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Inter plays its last hope/ Inzaghi throws his trusted players onto the field, Flick doesn't give up ground

2025-04-29 14:01:33 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Inter plays its last hope/ Inzaghi throws his trusted players onto the field,

To pursue the dream left hanging in Istanbul in 2023, Simone Inzaghi will rely on his trusted men in the semi-final challenge of the Champions League. In goal will be Yann Sommer, while in defense, also due to the forced absence of Pavard, Bisseck, Acerbi and Bastoni will line up, the latter returning from suspension. In midfield there is no dilemma: Çalhanoğlu, Barella and Mkhitaryan are sure to get a starting jersey.

There are some doubts on the wings: on the right, Dumfries, after a 30-minute appearance against Roma, is a candidate to start from the first minute, although he is unlikely to cope with the full 90 minutes. On the left, Carlos Augusto risks replacing Dimarco, who has shown a recent decline in form. The Brazilian offers more coverage in defense and more explosion, an essential quality to cope with the speed and dribbling of Lamine Yamali. However, Dimarco remains one of Inzaghi's loyalists and his quality in attack is hardly offered by anyone else in the squad. The decision is expected to be made just a few hours before the match.

In attack, Inter will need a "ThuLa" Thuram-Lautaro duo. Lautaro, after scoring in both matches against Bayern, has not been able to shine in the championship, and now, more than ever, he will have to carry the team on his shoulders. At his side will be Marcus Thuram, who after the return match against Bayern Munich has not played again due to muscle fatigue.

In the Barcelona camp, Hansi Flick also has some dilemmas. The Catalan team is expected to maintain the winning formation of the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, lining up in a 4-2-3-1. In goal will be Szczesny, while the defense will consist of Cubarsí and Araújo in the center, Gerard Martin on the left, in place of Balde who is injured, and Koundé on the right, hero of the Cup final.

In midfield, Frenkie de Jong is certain of a starting spot, while next to him there is a competition between Gavi and Pedri, with Gavi somewhat favored. Up front, behind Ferran Torres who will act as a “false 9”, there is another duel between Fermín López and Dani Olmo for a place as an attacking midfielder. On the wings, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha will be sure of it.

 

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