Inter v Fiorentina, official line-ups: Esposito partners Lautaro up front | OneFootball

Ninth matchday of the championship, midweek round of Serie A. Cristian Chivu's Inter, coming off a defeat against Napoli, hosts Pioli's Fiorentina at San Siro, who are dealing with a very difficult start to the season. Despite the delicate match, in fact, the future of the Viola coach could be decided right after this game.

Serie A, the official line-ups for Inter-Fiorentina

This evening, at San Siro, Inter and Fiorentina take the field for the match valid for the ninth matchday of the championship. The Nerazzurri need to get back to winning, to respond to last Saturday's defeat against Napoli. It's a delicate situation for Fiorentina, who have only accumulated 3 points in the standings after 9 matchdays. The San Siro clash could indeed be decisive for Stefano Pioli's future, as he could be dismissed in the event of yet another negative result. The Viola management is already considering various profiles to replace the former Milan coach.

Chivu relies on the usual 3-5-2. With Thuram still out, Esposito will complete the attacking duo with Lautaro. In midfield, Mkhitaryan's absence is felt, Sucic returns from the start, alongside Barella and Calhanoglu. On the wings, Dimarco and Dumfries. In defense, the starting trio is again Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni.

Pioli is probably at his last chance. In attack, he relies on Gudmundsson alongside Kean, with Piccoli and Dzeko on the bench. In defense, Comuzzo, Mari, and Viti, with Dodo and Gosens on the wing. In midfield, Sohm, Mandragora, and Ndour will start.

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Esposito, Lautaro. Coach: Chivu

FIORENTINA (3-5-2): De Gea; Comuzzo, Mari, Viti; Dodo, Sohm, Mandragora, Ndour, Gosens; Gudmundsson, Kean. Coach: Pioli

Francesco Landi

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