Inter Milan will begin their 2026 season this Sunday at San Siro against Bologna in an important Serie A match.
Chivu’s team finished 2025 in strong form, leading Serie A with 36 points from 16 games.
The Nerazzurri secured their fourth consecutive league win with a slim 1-0 victory against Atalanta in Bergamo during their last match, adding to previous wins against Pisa, Como, and Genoa.
Inter Milan team news
Inter will be missing several key players for this match. Veteran defender Francesco Acerbi has resumed training after missing time due to a thigh issue suffered against Liverpool but will not play as he prepares for the away game against Parma next week.
Forward Ange-Yoan Bonny is still recovering from a knee injury sustained in the Supercoppa Italiana.
On a positive note, Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to return to full fitness after missing the last match against Atalanta due to a minor thigh issue. Denzel Dumfries is still recovering from ankle surgery, and Matteo Darmian is managing a calf problem but is getting closer to returning.
Lautaro Martinez is in excellent form, scoring five goals in his last four league matches, including the winning goal against Atalanta. The Argentine captain has scored in four consecutive league games for the first time since 2021 and leads the Serie A scoring chart with nine goals in 16 appearances.
Inter Milan predicted lineup
Potential Inter Milan starting XI: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 7:45pm BST on Sunday, January 4th.
How to watch Inter Milan vs Bologna?
Viewers in the UK can watch Inter Milan vs Bologna live on TNT Sports 1 and DAZN.
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