Inter Milan Predicted XI Vs Lazio: French Star Partners Lautaro As Chivu Resets His Defence | OneFootball

After the 2-1 win over Kairat Almaty in midweek, Inter Milan are set for a significant reshuffle as Cristian Chivu prepares his team to face Lazio on Sunday evening at San Siro, with Ange-Yoan Bonny partnering Lautaro in attack.

According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the Romanian tactician will rotate across all departments to manage fitness and form heading into the international break.

In defence, Akanji and Bastoni are both expected to return to the starting XI, flanking Francesco Acerbi in a back three that had been heavily altered for the European fixture.

Chivu wants a return to balance and leadership at the back.

Therefore, Yann Sommer retains his spot between the posts.

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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)

Hakan Calhanoglu is set to reclaim his regista role after starting on the bench in the Champions League.

Meanwhile Petar Sucic should line up alongside Nicolò Barella either side of the Turkish star.

On the wings, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco are tipped to return.

Therefore, providing energy and width down both flanks.

Up front, Ange-Yoan Bonny will once again partner captain Lautaro Martinez.

The young French forward has earned Chivu’s confidence after a string of positive performances.

Therefore, he will aim to continue building his partnership with Lautaro.

However, he is expected to feature from the bench as he builds up match rhythm.

Chivu will still be without Darmian, Palacios, Mkhitaryan, and Di Gennaro.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Bonny, Lautaro Martinez.