Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Cremonese: French Starlet Partners Lautaro In Attack | OneFootball

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Ange-Yoan Bonny in attack against Cremonese alongside captain Lautaro Martinez. This evening’s Serie A Matchday 6 clash kicks off at 18:00 CET at San Siro.

Inter welcome the Grigiorossi to their home ground aiming to build on strong momentum in both Serie A and the Champions League.

The Nerazzurri come into the game following their 2-0 victory away at Cagliari and their midweek triumph against Slavia Prague in Europe.

Meanwhile, Cremonese arrive still unbeaten in the league and are searching for another statement result away from home.

Davide Nicola’s side beat Milan at San Siro in their opening match of the season.

Chivu has a nearly full squad available, though Marcus Thuram misses out through injury.

His opposite number, Nicola, is expected to line up with a compact shape and look to hit Inter on the counterattack.

Inter Milan Vs Cremonese – Bonny Starts As Chivu Keeps Faith In Lautaro Martinez

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fifth 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)

Firstly, all eyes are on the Inter attack.

With Marcus Thuram sidelined by a muscle issue, Chivu has chosen to hand Ange-Yoan Bonny his first Serie A start for the Nerazzurri.

The French striker impressed in his recent substitute appearances and now partners Lautaro Martinez from the first minute, offering pace, strength, and direct movement in behind.

Captain Lautaro, fresh from scoring in Cagliari and against Slavia midweek, continues to lead the line.

The Argentine will look to extend his excellent run of form against a well-organised Cremonese defence.

Bonny’s inclusion underlines Chivu’s faith in his young attackers.

Therefore, Pio Esposito is also expected to feature from the bench.

Changes In Defence & Midfield As Key Players Return

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal with teammates Stefan de Vrij and Nicola Zalewski during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Chivu has also opted for several changes across the pitch.

Manuel Akanji, Nicolo Barella, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan all return to the starting eleven after being rested in midweek.

Alessandro Bastoni takes his place on the left of the back three, with De Vrij and Akanji making up the defence.

Meanwhile Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco occupy the flanks.

In midfield, Hakan Calhanoglu is rested, with Davide Frattesi earning his first start of the season in his place.

Between the posts, Yann Sommer starts ahead of Josep Martinez.

Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Cremonese: Bonny Starts In Attack With Lautaro

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 17: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between AFC Ajax and FC Internazionale Milano at Johan Cruijff Arena on September 17, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Frattesi, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Bonny. Substitutes: Martinez, Di Gennaro, Acerbi, Bisseck, Carlos Augusto, Palacios, Darmian, Luis Henrique, Zielinski, Diouf, Pio Esposito, Calhanoglu Coach: Cristian Chivu Suspended: N/A Unavailable: Thuram,