Predicted Lineups – Ex- Barcelona Prospect Gets Chance In Goal For Inter Milan vs Sassuolo | OneFootball

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu will give Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez his first game of the season in Sunday’s match against Sassuolo.

According to Sky Sport, Chivu will make several changes from his last XI.

Martinez will replace Yann Sommer in goal, after the Swiss international silenced critics with a strong performance against Ajax after a torrid time against Juventus last weekend.

The Spaniard was close to playing in the midweek game but Chivu opted to keep faith in Sommer.

However, Martinez will now get his chance to show what he can do.

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MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale looks on during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sky also claim that Chivu will give Alessandro Bastoni a rest and opt for a back-three of Manuel Akanji, Francesco Acerbi and Carlos Augusto.

The outlet anticipate Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco to occupy the flanks.

The midfield will consist of Nicolo Barella, Petar Sucic and Hakan Calhanoglu.

Therefore, Davide Frattesi will continue to sit on the bench.

The Italian is yet to play a minute for the Nerazzurri in Serie A this season.

Up front, Sky expect Chivu to give the nod to Francesco Pio Esposito ahead of returning captain Lautaro Martinez.

However, the Argentine returned to full training today and is available for the coach.

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Martinez; Akanji, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Pio Esposito, Thuram