Inter May Rotate Squad in Serie A Clash Against Struggling Venezia
Cristian Chivu is considering resting several key players as his Inter side prepares to face bottom-of-the-table Venezia in Serie A on Wednesday evening. This match comes just days before a crucial encounter against city rivals Milan in the league this weekend.
This week features a full schedule of Serie A fixtures, which kicked off dramatically on Tuesday night. Eighteen goals were scored across three matches, averaging six goals per game: Lazio triumphed over 10-man Sassuolo with a score of 6-2 at Mapei Stadium, Roma secured a 4-2 victory against Cagliari at the Olimpico, and Cesc Fabregas and Como came out on top against Torino with a 3-1 win at Stadio Sinigaglia.
Venezia has struggled significantly, losing seven out of their first eight matches since returning to Serie A. Their only win came earlier this month against Napoli, and they recently faced a 1-0 loss to Genoa.
Inter stands at the top of the Serie A table as the week began, holding a record of seven wins and one draw. Although they have now been surpassed by Lazio, who played on Tuesday night, Chivu and his team aim to reclaim their top position.
As they prepare for the upcoming Derby della Madonnina against Milan, Chivu is likely to make changes against Venezia, potentially giving starts to players like Djed Spence, Aleksandar Stankovic, and Piotr Zielinski.
Captain and leading scorer Lautaro Martinez remains sidelined due to injury, leaving Marcus Thuram as the most experienced forward. However, he may also be rested ahead of the Milan match, which could see a front duo of Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny taking the field against Venezia.
Kick-off is set for 17.30 GMT (18.30 CET).
Venezia vs. Inter: Probable Line-ups
Venezia (3-5-2): Stankovic; Halhal, Moreno, J.Jesus; Hainaut, Perez, Basic, Sohm, Mazzocchi; Yeboah, Adams.
Inter (3-5-2): Provedel; Bisseck, Bastoni, C.Augusto; Spence, Barella, Stankovic, Zielinski, Dimarco; Bonny, P.Esposito.
Where to Watch Venezia vs. Inter
This evening’s match can be watched in the UK exclusively on DAZN, while viewers in the USA can catch it on Paramount+.
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