Sassuolo Vs Inter Milan – France & Croatia Stars Lead Italy Duo In Selection | OneFootball

Several high-profile returns, including Petar Sucic and Marcus Thuram, are expected in the Inter Milan starting XI for today’s away match against Sassuolo, but two selection battles remain open.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, coach Cristian Chivu currently favours Petar Sucic over Davide Frattesi in midfield.

Furthermore, Chivu is tipped to start Marcus Thuram ahead of Francesco Pio Esposito in attack.

Firstly. Yann Sommer is set to return in goal. In front of him, a back three of Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni are tipped to start.

Sassuolo vs Inter – Sucic & Thuram Ready For Starting Role

PARMA, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on January 07, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

On the flanks, Luis Henrique and Federico Dimarco should start. Meanwhile, the midfield trio will be completed by Petar Sucic, Piotr Zielinski and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Up front, captain Lautaro Martinez is ready to return to the starting lineup alongside Marcus Thuram.

Subsequently, the France international currently leading the race to partner the Inter skipper from the first whistle.

Chivu’s rotation has been a major benefit to his squad this season, making sure everyone gets the chance to impress amid a busy schedule.

Inter top the Serie A five points clear of cross-town rivals AC Milan.

Sassuolo host Inter Milan on Match Day 24 of the 2025/2026 Serie A season. Match is scheduled to kick-off at 18.00 CET at Mapei Stadium