Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu is preparing for a significant overhaul of his squad following the Coppa Italia rotation game against Torino, with up to nine changes anticipated for the Serie A clash with Sassuolo.
According to Corriere dello Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, Chivu plans to revert to his preferred starting lineup after resting numerous key players in midweek.
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Up front, the well-known duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram is expected to reunite from the outset.
In goal, Yann Sommer is likely to make his return, supported by a defensive trio of Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji, and Alessandro Bastoni.
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MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Cristian Chivu, head coach of FC Internazionale Milano, observes prior to the Coppa Italia round of 16 match against Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
On the wings, Luis Henrique and Federico Dimarco are expected to take the starting positions.
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In midfield, Piotr Zielinski will aim to control the game alongside Petar Sucic.
Moreover, either Davide Frattesi or Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to complete the midfield trio, with Mkhitaryan currently slightly favored after being substituted early against Torino.
If confirmed, this lineup will highlight Chivu’s desire to restore stability to the team.