France Poacher & Italy Veteran Set To Start For Cristian Chivu’s Inter Milan In Serie A Trip To Pisa | OneFootball

Pisa vs Inter will see Cristian Chivu put his faith in Thuram and Acerbi as the Nerazzurri look to take control of their Serie A trip to Tuscany.

The coach is preparing a familiar 3-5-2 setup, leaning on experience at the back and his trusted attacking partnership up front.

Therefore, the returning Acerbi is set to anchor the defence and Thuram will partner Lautaro Martínez.

Inter’s shape will again hinge on stability, as Chivu expects his senior leaders to provide structure in key phases of play.

Acerbi’s return at the heart of the back three should offer immediate organisation, with Bastoni and Akanji confirmed on either side.

Their ability to progress the ball and defend aggressively in transition will be vital against a Pisa side that thrives on vertical attacks.

Pisa Vs Inter – Chivu Puts Faith In Thuram & Acerbi

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In midfield, Inter will rely on a technically rich trio of Barella, Calhanoglu and Sucic.

Calhanoglu remains the director of play.

Meanwhile Barella’s intensity and Sucic’s forward surges give Chivu the balance he wants.

On the flanks, Dimarco keeps his place on the left.

Meanwhile the right-hand role appears to be an opportunity for Luis Henrique.

The Brazilian is pushing for a starting shirt, with Chivu increasingly tempted to reward his recent improvement in training.

With Denzel Dumfries out with injury, tomorrow’s game is a golden opportunity for Luis Henrique.

Up front, the ThuLa partnership remains untouched.

Lautaro’s movement between the lines and Thuram’s physicality continue to be central to Inter’s attacking identity.

Indeed, both are expected to start as Chivu looks for early authority in the final third.

Probable Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram.