Official Starting Lineups – Napoli Vs Inter Milan: Bonny Partners Lautaro In Attack | OneFootball

Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu has decided to retain Ange-Yoan Bonny in attack for tonight’s Serie A showdown against Napoli, partnering captain Lautaro Martinez at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

This evening’s Matchday 8 clash kicks off at 18:00 local time (17:00 BST) in Naples, as Inter look to extend their impressive winning streak in both Serie A and the Champions League.

The Nerazzurri arrive on the back of seven consecutive victories across all competitions and will aim to maintain their momentum against a Napoli side under pressure after recent setbacks.

The hosts, meanwhile, have struggled to match last season’s consistency but remain a dangerous opponent at home under Antonio Conte.

Chivu has several absences to manage, with Marcus Thuram, Matteo Darmian, Raffaele De Gennaro and Tomas Palacios all unavailable for selection.

The French forward is targeting a return after the upcoming international break as he continues recovering from a muscle issue.

Napoli Vs Inter Milan – Bonny Keeps His Place As Chivu Backs Lautaro Martinez

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

All eyes will be on the Inter attack, where Bonny has once again been trusted to start.

The 22-year-old French striker partners Lautaro Martinez from the first whistle. Therefore, Chivu continues to show faith in his young forwards.

Meanwhile, Lautaro, fresh from decisive performances for both club and country — leads the line as Inter’s captain and reference point.

With Bonny retaining his spot, Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to start from the bench and could feature in the second half if needed.

Stability Across The Pitch For Inter Milan

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Yann Sommer of Inter warms up prior Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, Chivu has opted for continuity across the pitch.

Therefore, keeping faith in the same structure that has delivered results in recent weeks.

Yann Sommer starts in goal behind a familiar back three of Akanji, Acerbi and Bastoni. On the flanks, Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco provide width, athleticism and crossing threat.

In midfield, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan all play.

In conclusion, Inter will again look to control possession where possible. All while remaining alert to Napoli’s aggressive pressing and quick vertical breaks.

Official Starting Lineups – Napoli Vs Inter Milan: Bonny Retains His Place In Attack

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Napoli (4-1-4-1): 32 Milinkovic-Savic; 22 Di Lorenzo, 4 Buongiorno, 5 Juan Jesus, 37 Spinazzola; 6 Gilmour; 21 Politano, 99 Anguissa, 11 De Bruyne, 8 McTominay; 7 Neres. Substitutes: 25 Ferrante, 55 Spinelli, 3 Gutierrez, 17 Olivera, 20 Elmas, 26 Vergara, 27 Lucca, 30 Mazzocchi, 31 Beukema, 35 Marianucci, 69 Ambrosino, 70 Lang. Coach: Antonio Conte Suspended: None Unavailable: Meret, Hojlund, Lobotka, Rrahmani, Lukaku, Contini

Inter Milan (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 25 Akanji, 15 Acerbi, 95 Bastoni; 2 Dumfries, 23 Barella, 20 Calhanoglu, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 14 Bonny, 10 Lautaro Martinez. Substitutes: 13 J. Martinez, 40 Calligaris, 6 De Vrij, 7 Zielinski, 8 Sucic, 11 Luis Henrique, 16 Frattesi, 17 Diouf, 30 Carlos Augusto, 31 Bisseck, 94 Esposito. Coach: Cristian Chivu Suspended: None Unavailable: Thuram, Di Gennaro, Darmian, Palacios