Inter Milan will face Bologna in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final this Friday evening.
Inter Milan is coming off a strong performance in Serie A, while Bologna hopes to bounce back from a recent league setback. Bologna has done well against Inter in previous matchups, losing only once in the last six encounters.
Inter Milan team news
Inter has several key players out due to injuries as Cristian Chivu prepares for his first match as manager in the Supercoppa. Defender Francesco Acerbi is unavailable due to a thigh injury, and right wing-back Denzel Dumfries remains out following ankle surgery, with a return expected in March.
Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu suffered a muscle injury during last week’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League and is unlikely to start, even though he has traveled to Saudi Arabia. However, Matteo Darmian will rejoin the squad after nearly three months away.
Lautaro Martinez will lead the attack, with the Argentine captain scoring 12 goals this season, making him Inter’s all-time leading scorer in the Supercoppa.
To address injury concerns, Chivu has called up three young players from the academy: wing-back Matteo Cocchi, defender Simone Cinquegrano (21), and reserve goalkeeper Alain Taho.
Inter Milan predicted lineup
Possible Inter Milan starting XI: J. Martinez; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 7 PM BST on Friday, December 19th.
How to watch Bologna vs Inter Milan?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the Bologna vs Inter Milan semi-final live on Premier Sports 2, with DAZN also providing coverage.
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