Inter Milan faces Bodo/Glimt in a UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off on Wednesday night at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø.
Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 18th February.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Aspmyra Stadion, Bodo.
Bodo/Glimt Team News
Bodo/Glimt is expected to field a mostly consistent lineup. Coach Kjetil Knutsen will likely stick with key players from the group stage. Captain Patrick Berg will be in midfield alongside Sondre Fet, who has recovered from a minor injury.
Ulrik Saltness is doubtful for the game and is likely to miss out. Knutsen will rely on Jens Petter Hauge and Kasper Hogh to continue scoring and aim for a positive result at home.
Inter Milan Team News
Inter will travel to Norway without midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi due to injuries.
Calhanoglu has a muscle issue from Serie A, while Frattesi is unavailable due to physical discomfort.
Denzel Dumfries is nearing a return from ankle surgery and may be on the bench, with Luis Henrique expected to start at right wing-back.
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are both fit to play, while Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will take on more creative roles in Calhanoglu’s absence.
Form
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt enters this match with confidence after a successful European campaign, which includes notable victories over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in Bodø earlier this season.
Knutsen’s team has made Aspmyra a tough venue for opponents with their fast-paced attacking play and artificial pitch.
Inter Milan
Inter arrives in Norway in strong form, leading Serie A by eight points after a series of league wins. They are considered one of Europe’s top teams.
The team comes into this match on a six-game winning streak, with their latest victory against Juventus ending 3-2.
Predicted Lineups
Bodo/Glimt: Haikin; Sjovold, Gundersen, Bjortuft, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Zielinski, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
How to Watch Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on TNT Sports, with coverage available on TNT Sports 1 and via discovery+ for subscribers.
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