AC Milan Vs Inter Milan – Turkey Midfielder Set To Start From Bench As Poland Star Plays Regista
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Hakan Calhanoglu will begin Sunday’s Milan derby on the bench, with Piotr Zielinski set to take the deep-lying playmaker role as Cristian Chivu makes a significant call in the final Inter Milan training session ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.
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According to Gazzetta, via FCInterNews, the Inter head coach has settled on a midfield three of Zielinski, Mkhitaryan and Barella, with Calhanoglu named among the substitutes despite being fit.
The Turkish international has been gradually building his fitness and played an hour in the Coppa Italia against Como.
However, Chivu has opted to exercise caution and use him as a weapon from the bench rather than risk his stamina over a full derby.
Milan Vs Inter – Calhanoglu & Dumfries To Come On Off The Bench
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At right wing-back, Luis Henrique starts, with Denzel Dumfries in line to come on in the second half.
Indeed, to provide a fresh attacking threat as he continues his return from injury.
Up front, Marcus Thuram’s status will not be confirmed until closer to kick-off.
This comes after the Frenchman missed Saturday’s session with a fever.
Should he fail to make the starting lineup, Bonny is ready to step in.
Indeed, potentially pairing with Pio Esposito in a young and largely untested attacking combination for the derby.
Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram/Bonny, Esposito.