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Inter Milan's Defensive Dilemma: Chivu Faces Key Lineup Choices Ahead of Milan Derby

12 Nov

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Summary

Inter coach Chivu must decide between Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and Yann Bisseck to partner Bastoni and Akanji in defense
Mkhitaryan will be unavailable, leaving Sucic and Zielinski competing for a midfield spot
Acerbi has impressed and is the frontrunner to start in the backline

Inter Milan's Defensive Dilemma: Chivu Faces Key Lineup Choices Ahead of Milan Derby

With the highly anticipated Derby della Madonnina just around the corner, Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is faced with two crucial lineup decisions as he prepares his squad.

Firstly, Chivu must determine who will start at the heart of Inter's defense. While it is clear that Alessandro Bastoni and Manuel Akanji will be the cornerstones of the backline, the Romanian coach must choose between Stefan de Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and Yann Bisseck to complete the defensive trio.