Ex Napoli Star To Start For Inter Milan In Serie A Showdown Vs Juventus | OneFootball

Midfielder Piotr ZIelinski is set to start in the holding role for Inter Milan in this evening’s Serie A match against Juventus.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. They report that the Pole will start ahead of Kristjan Asllani, while Denzel Dumfries will start at right-wingback.

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has one big decision to make above all as far as the starting lineup this evening.

By and large, the Nerazzurri coach will look to start the strongest eleven available to him. There will be no thought of squad rotation against the Bianconeri.

But injuries will also play a role in the coach’s decisions.

In defense, the injury to Francesco Acerbi means that Stefan de Vrij will certainly start.

But the injury to Hakan Calhanoglu is a bit of a different matter. Inzaghi has a few options for replacing the Turkish international at the base of midfield.

Piotr Zielinski To Start For Inter In Serie A Clash Vs Juventus

Against Roma and Young Boys, Nicolo Barella has played in holding midfield in Calhanoglu’s absence.

But the 27-year-old is set to return to his customary right-sided role in the midfield trio.

That leaves two possible options for Inzaghi.

One would be Kristjan Asllani. The 22-year-old is the most natural backup to Calhanoglu in the squad.

However, Asllani is a big doubt in terms of fitness. He has missed Inter’s last couple matches with a knock, and could still be struggling.

Therefore, Sky report, Inzaghi has settled upon giving former Napoli midfielder Zielinski the nod.

Zielinski is capable of playing the position. The 30-year-old has been playing deeper for Poland in a number of recent fixtures.

Then, on the right flank, Sky anticipate another notable lineup decision.

The broadcaster report that Denzel Dumfries is set to start at wingback ahead of Matteo Darmian.

Sky’s complete predicted Inter starting eleven for this evening’s match is as follows:

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro.