Why Cristian Chivu Is Set To Rotate His Inter Milan Squad In Bologna Supercoppa Clash | OneFootball

Inter Milan are expected to line up with several changes for tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Bologna, with Italian media outlining the reasoning behind Cristian Chivu rotating key players.

According to Corriere della Sera, via FCInterNews, the decision is driven by two clear factors.

The first is purely practical.

Whoever advances from this semi-final will face Napoli in the final, with the Partenopei benefiting from 24 extra hours of rest.

Managing energy levels, therefore, is seen as crucial if Inter are to remain competitive across both matches.

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The second reason is rooted in recent experience.

The newspaper recalls last season’s dramatic final defeat to Milan, when Inter surrendered a two-goal advantage and lost 3-2.

That collapse, Corriere suggests, was influenced in part by limited rotation, which left the team short of intensity and physical freshness in the second half.

Chivu appears determined not to repeat that scenario.

The expectation is for a more flexible approach, even at the cost of breaking up established hierarchies.

Indeed, in order to protect key players and maintain balance over a condensed schedule.

In terms of selection, Corriere also points towards a French partnership in attack.

Despite having shared just 86 minutes on the pitch so far.

Piotr Zielinski is expected to operate in the playmaking role, while Josep Martinez should start in goal.