Inter Milan vs Cremonese – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Cremonese face off at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium on Saturday in what promises to be an intriguing Serie A encounter.

Both sides come into the fixture level on nine points, with the Nerazzurri in fifth place and their guests currently sitting in seventh position in the table.

Inter Milan vs Cremonese – Match Preview and Team News

Inter Milan Team News

Inter Milan have been dealt a significant blow with Marcus Thuram ruled out due to a thigh injury sustained during their 3-0 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague. The French striker initially downplayed the issue post-match but subsequent medical examinations revealed he will miss several weeks of action, including Saturday’s clash and France’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Manager Cristian Chivu is expected to make up to five changes to his starting lineup, with Ange-Yoan Bonny set to make his first Serie A start for the Nerazzurri. The young Frenchman, who joined from Parma for €23 million, will likely partner Lautaro Martinez in attack. Josep Martinez could replace Yann Sommer in goal, while Carlos Augusto, Stefan de Vrij, and Manuel Akanji are all in contention to start.

Davide Frattesi may finally get his first Serie A start of the season under Chivu, having been promised a more significant role by the new manager. The Italian midfielder has only featured for 51 minutes across two substitute appearances in the league so far.

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Cremonese Team News

The Grigiorosso continue to deal with several injury concerns. Goalkeeper Emil Audero remains sidelined with a calf injury, meaning Marco Silvestri will continue between the posts. Michele Collocolo is out with a thigh injury that required surgery, while striker Faris Moumbagna faces several weeks on the sidelines after suffering a quadriceps muscle injury against Parma.

However, Cremonese can call upon experienced striker Jamie Vardy, who could make his mark against Inter’s defence. The promoted side has been well-organised under Davide Nicola, maintaining their unbeaten start to the campaign with two wins and three draws.

Form

Inter Milan

Cristian Chivu’s side has found its rhythm after a slow start to the season, winning its last four competitive matches. The Nerazzurri secured back-to-back Serie A victories against Sassuolo and Cagliari before their impressive 3-0 Champions League triumph over Slavia Prague. Their recent form has been built on defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in three of those four wins.

Cremonese

The newly promoted side remains unbeaten in Serie A this season, though they have struggled to find the net recently, scoring just once in their last three league outings. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Como, with Federico Baschirotto on target to extend their impressive unbeaten run.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan: Martinez; Augusto, de Vrij, Akanji; Dimarco, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dumfries; Lautaro Martinez, Bonny.

Cremonese: Silvestri; Bianchetti, Baschirotto, Terracciano; Bondo, Graci, Payero; Pezzela, Zerbin, Bonazzoli, Vardy.

How to watch Inter Milan vs Cremonese?

The match will be streamed live in the on DAZN.

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