Inter Milan Vs AC Milan – Strength In Depth: Cristian Chivu Boasts Intimidating Firepower On The Bench | OneFootball

Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny will, in all likelihood, start tonight’s clash between Inter and AC Milan on the bench.

According to Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908, Marcus Thuram is expected to get the nod in the final third.

It’s been over 40 days since the French striker made his last start in Serie A.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu lost the 28-year-old superstar to a hamstring injury during the match against Slavia Prague in late September.

However, Thuram could not have timed his return to action any better.

Bonny & Esposito to Start on the Bench in Inter vs AC Milan

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)

With the former Borussia Monchengladbach ace back from injury, Chivu can field the ‘Thu-La’ duo again.

Indeed, Lautaro Martinez will captain the Nerazzurri in the Milan derby.

On the other hand, Bonny and Pio Esposito will drop to the bench despite their impressive form in the early stages of the season.

Bonny has already netted four goals in Serie A, with only Hakan Calhanoglu scoring more than him among all Inter stars.

Meanwhile, Esposito was brilliant during the international break, finding the net in both of Italy’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Therefore, Chivu maintains a strong bench, giving him the flexibility to call on his young stars if the match situation demands fresh attacking options.