Inter Milan is preparing to host Udinese in their second Serie A fixture of the season. Hakan Calhanoglu makes a significant return to the Inter squad, while Petar Sucic maintains his position in the starting eleven, partnering the potent attacking duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to kick off at San Siro at 19:45 UK time (18:45 GMT).
The Nerazzurri commenced their Serie A campaign with an emphatic performance, securing a dominant 5-0 victory over Torino. With Calhanoglu rejoining the squad after suspension, and Francesco Pio Esposito — fresh from receiving his first senior Italy national team call-up — also available, coach Cristian Chivu now boasts a full roster. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start from the bench, a strategic move following Sucic`s impressive debut. Marcus Thuram, who netted a brace in the opening match, will once again lead the line alongside captain Lautaro Martinez.
Udinese, in contrast, enters this fixture after a 1-1 home draw against Hellas Verona. They face notable challenges, particularly in goal, as goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is sidelined until mid-October due to a ban for illegal betting. With Matteo Palma and Daniele Padelli also injured, Razvan Sava is confirmed to continue as the starting goalkeeper. Furthermore, Udinese defender Oumar Solet will be under close observation, as he has been extensively linked with a potential transfer move to Inter.
Official Lineups
Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni, Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, Thuram
Udinese: Sava; Bertola, Kristensen, Solet, Ehizibue, Atta, Karlstrom, Piotrowski, Zemura; Bayo, Davis