Predicted Lineups – Manuel Akanji To Make Debut In Juventus Vs Inter Milan Serie A Classic | OneFootball

Manuel Akanji is expected to make his debut for Inter Milan this weekend in the season’s first Derby d’Italia against Juventus.

Akanji holds the edge over German defender Yann Aurel Bisseck, reports from the Gazzetta dello Sport claim, via FcInterNews.it.

Furthermore, the reports claim Akanji already expressed his availability and desire to start to Inter head coach Cristian Chivu over the phone.

The defender joined from Manchester City on deadline day on loan with an option to buy.

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The Gazzetta also note just one other change for Chivu’s side.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is likely to hold the edge over summer signing Petar Sucic.

Inter fans could see Sucic start on the bench, despite his strong start to life in Nerazzurri colours.

Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, remained in Lombardy over the international break and was able to train more intensively with Chivu.

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro