Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Roma: Marko Arnautovic & Davide Frattesi Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Marko Arautovic in attack against Roma. This afternoon’s Serie A matchday 34 clash kicks off at 15.00 CET.

Inter Milan take on Roma in Serie A this afternoon.

And there is a feeling that this will be an absolutely crucial match at the top end of the table.

For Inter, firstly, three points are absolutely vital to keep the pressure on Napoli in the title race.

Meanwhile, a result this afternoon would be a huge boost to Roma’s hopes of a top four finish.

Therefore, it is little surprise to see both Inter coach Inzaghi and Roma boss Claudio Ranieri go all-out with strong starting elevens.

Carlos Augusto & Davide Frattesi Start

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale kicks a ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 05, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

First of all, it is Yann Sommer who starts in goal for Inter, little surprise.

Then, in defense Nerazzurri coach has made up for the suspension of Alessandro Bastoni by starting Carlos Augusto on the left of Inter’s back three.

The Brazilian starts alongside Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard at the back.

In midfield, meanwhile, there is also a notable change. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is absent through suspension like Bastoni, and Davide Frattesi takes his place.

Therefore, Frattesi completes the midfield trio alongside Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.

And then on the flanks, Federico Dimarco and Matteo Darmian keep their places.

Marko Arnautovic Leads The Line

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Marko Arnautovic of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Lastly, in attack Inzaghi makes another notable selection.

Marcus Thuram is still absent, having missed Inter’s last couple matches due to a muscle problem.

Therefore, 36-year-old Austrian international Marko Arnautovic starts in attack. He leads the line alongside Lautaro Martinez, getting the nod over Joaquin Correa and Mehdi Taremi.

Meanwhile, Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski are both back, having been sidelined by muscle injuries for more than a month each.

However, neither Dumfries nor Zielinski could start. Both could instead feature off the bench.

Official Starting Lineups: Inter Milan Vs Roma – Arnautovic Starts

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Matteo Darmian, Davide Frattesi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolo Barella, Federico Dimarco; Marko Arnautovic, Lautaro Martinez. Substitutes: Josep Martinez, Raffaele Di Gennaro, Stefan de Vrij, Yann Bisseck, Denzel Dumfries, Nicola Zalewski, Kristjan Asllani, Piotr Zielinski, Thoamas Berenbruch, Joaquin Correa, Mehdi Taremi. Coach: Simone Inzaghi. Suspended: Alessandro Bastoni (1 match), Henrikh Mkhitaryan (1 match). Injured and unavailable: Marcus Thuram.

Roma (4-2-3-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, N’Dicka, Angelino; Cristante, Koné; Soulé, Pellegrini, Shomurodov, Dovbyk. Substitutes: Gollini, De Marzi, Hummels, Rensch, Salah-Eddine, Sangare, Cristante, Gourna-Douath, Pisilli, Saelemaker, El Shaarawy, Baldanzi. Coach: Ranieri. Suspended: no one. Injured and unavailable: Dybala, Nelsson, Abdulhamid.