Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Bologna – Chivu Keeps Faith In Strongest XI | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is set to confirm the same starting XI that defeated Atalanta as the Nerazzurri host Bologna in this evening’s Serie A clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45 CET at San Siro.

Inter Milan return to league action aiming to banish another lingering taboo and reclaim top spot, following last week’s heavyweight win away to Atalanta.

The Nerazzurri are also seeking revenge after recent disappointments against Bologna, including elimination from the Supercoppa Italiana and dropped points in the league.

Despite the return of Francesco Acerbi to full training, Chivu appears ready to reward continuity after a convincing performance in Bergamo.

Inter vs Bologna – Zielinski Keeps Place As Chivu Resists Changes

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Chivu has decided to reconfirm the entire eleven that started against Atalanta.

That means Manuel Akanji will once again operate centrally in defence between Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni, despite Acerbi’s recovery.

On the right flank, Luis Henrique keeps his place once more as the temporary solution in the continued absence of Denzel Dumfries, while Federico Dimarco is again confirmed on the left.

In midfield, Hakan Calhanoglu will anchor play, with Nicolo Barella alongside him. Piotr Zielinski looks set to start again, narrowly edging Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the ongoing selection battle.

Thu-La Confirmed As Chivu Trusts Experience Up Front

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates with his team-mate Lautaro Martinez after scoring their team’s forth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

One of the main talking points ahead of kick-off concerned Inter’s attacking choices.

Despite the energy and impact shown recently by Francesco Pio Esposito, Chivu has opted once again for the trusted Thu-La partnership of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.

The decision is also influenced by the continued absence of Ange-Yoan Bonny. The French forward has returned to group training and is improving, but remains a doubt for the match and may miss out on the squad altogether.

Lautaro, who has an excellent scoring record against Bologna, will lead the line as captain, with Thuram providing pace and physicality alongside him.

Inter vs Bologna – Starting Lineups

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Manuel Akanji of FC Internazionale celebrates with Luis Henrique of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro. Bench: Martinez, Taho, Acerbi, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto, Cinquegrano, Cocchi, Mkhitaryan, Sucic, Frattesi, Diouf, Spinaccè, Esposito. Coach: Cristian Chivu Suspended: none. Unavailable: Di Gennaro, Palacios, Dumfries, Bonny, Darmian.

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Holm, Heggem, Lucumí, Miranda; Pobega, Ferguson; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Castro. Bench: Franceschelli, Pessina, Casale, Vitik, De Silvestri, Zortea, Lykogiannis, Freuler, Sulemana, Muro, Fabbian, Rowe, Dominguez, Immobile, Dallinga. Coach: Vincenzo Italiano Suspended: none. Unavailable: Skorupski, Bernardeschi.