Inter Milan are close to finalising their lineup for tonight’s Serie A clash with Cagliari at San Siro, with Stefan de Vrij and Pio Esposito both expected to start as Cristian Chivu navigates a depleted squad.
According to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, De Vrij is set to edge Francesco Acerbi for the central defensive berth, with Manuel Akanji and Carlos Augusto completing the back three in front of Yann Sommer.
Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Bisseck both remain unavailable.
Indeed, with the former resting and the latter injured.
Inter Milan Vs Cagliari – Pio Esposito Ahead Of Bonny As Dumfries & De Vrij Expected To Start
In midfield, Nicolo Barella starts ahead of Davide Frattesi.
Hakan Calhanoglu and Piotr Zielinski complete the central trio.
On the flanks, Federico Dimarco starts on the left.
Denzel Dumfries is expected on the right.
Although Luis Henrique and Andy Diouf were trialled in training yesterday.
Therefore suggesting some uncertainty remains.
Up front, Pio Esposito holds the edge over Ange-Yoan Bonny for the partnership alongside Marcus Thuram.
Chivu must manage his squad carefully given the upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final against Como next week.
Therefore, he will lean on his bench more than ever.
