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

Inter Milan look to return to winning ways as they host newly-promoted Sassuolo at the San Siro on Saturday evening.

The Nerazzurri enter this fixture seeking redemption after a frustrating start to their Serie A campaign, while the visitors arrive with confidence following their impressive victory over Lazio.

Inter Milan vs Sassuolo – Match Preview and Team News

Inter Milan Team News

Inter Milan could field a mixed lineup as Cristian Chivu prepares to make five changes from their midweek Champions League victory over Ajax. Captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to return to the starting XI after being rested for the Ajax match due to back pain concerns. The Argentine striker has been training separately but is now fully fit and available for selection.

Defender Matteo Darmian has recovered from his back injury and resumed full training on Friday, making him available for the squad.

Yann Bisseck looks set to replace Manuel Akanji in some rotations, while Petar Sucic and Carlos Augusto are ready to return to the starting XI in place of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Federico Dimarco.

Sassuolo Team News

Under Fabio Grosso’s guidance, Sassuolo have shown glimpses of their potential despite a challenging return to Serie A. The Neroverdi secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Lazio in their previous outing, with Alieu Fadera’s late strike proving decisive.

Right-back Sebastian Walukiewicz remains doubtful after being withdrawn during the Lazio victory with a muscle injury. Danish forward, Laurs Skjellerup is recovering from a muscle injury.

Andrea Pinamonti, who once played for Inter, leads the line supported by Domenico Berardi and Armand Lauriente. Nemanja Matic provides experience in midfield alongside Ismaël Koné.

Form

Inter Milan

Chivu’s side has endured a frustrating start to their Serie A campaign despite their 2-0 Champions League victory over Ajax on Wednesday. The Nerazzurri opened with an impressive 5-0 victory against Torino but suffered consecutive defeats to Udinese at home (1-2) and Juventus away (3-4). Their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed in the Derby d’Italia, where they surrendered a 3-2 lead in the closing stages.

Currently sitting in 11th position with just three points from three matches, Inter have scored nine goals but conceded six. The pressure is mounting on Chivu to find consistency at the San Siro.

Sassuolo

Grosso’s men have shown character following their promotion from Serie B as champions. After losing their opener to champions Napoli, they suffered a disappointing defeat away to fellow promoted side Cremonese. However, their 1-0 victory over Lazio provided a significant confidence boost and demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level.

The Neroverdi currently occupy 14th position with three points from three matches, having scored three goals and conceded five.

Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez

Sassuolo: Muric; Coulibaly, Idzes, Muharemovic, Doig; Kone, Matic, Vranckx; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente

How to Watch Inter Milan vs Sassuolo?

Inter Milan vs Sassuolo will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.

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