Serie A Showdown: Monza vs. Inter Milan – Starting Lineups
Inter Milan is set to field a slightly different starting XI for their Serie A clash against Monza. In an effort to rotate the squad and keep players fresh, manager Simone Inzaghi has opted to give Davide Frattesi and Kristjan Asllani rare opportunities to shine.
Despite the changes in midfield, Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez will remain upfront, forming a formidable attacking duo. The duo has been instrumental in Inter’s success this season and will be looking to continue their goal-scoring form.
As Inter faces Alessandro Nesta‘s Monza, a team known for their defensive solidity, the Nerazzurri will need to be at their best to secure a victory.
Inter Milan has a chance to go clear at the top of the Serie A table when they take on Monza at the U-Power Stadium on Monday. The match kicks off at 19:45 UK time (18:45 GMT).
You can follow all the action and build-up from this and other Serie A games on our LIVEBLOG.
Inter enters the match with a boost after Juventus was held to a 0-0 draw by Empoli on Saturday. With the crucial Champions League opener against Manchester City on Wednesday and the Derby della Madonnina against Milan next weekend, manager Simone Inzaghi has decided to rotate the squad for the Monza match.
This rotation provides an opportunity for some players to get valuable minutes and rest key players ahead of the upcoming challenges.
Inter Milan is set to face Monza in a Serie A match at the U-Power Stadium at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT). You can follow all the action live on our LIVEBLOG.
Hakan Calhanoglu is out of the match due to a muscular injury sustained on international duty. Kristjan Asllani will step in to replace him, while Davide Frattesi is rewarded for his impressive performances with the Italian national team.
Monza has had a difficult start to the season under new manager Alessandro Nesta. The team has only managed to secure two points from their first three matches. Despite taking an early lead against Fiorentina, Monza was unable to hold on and ultimately drew the match 2-2.
Several Monza players remain sidelined due to injury, including Patrick Ciurria, Samuele Birindelli, and Alessio Cragno. However, Dany Mota Carvalho and Stefano Sensi are back in the squad.
The match holds special significance for Daniel Maldini, who played for Milan before joining Monza. Additionally, Monza goalkeeper Stefano Turati is a lifelong Inter supporter, making the match even more intriguing.
Monza-Inter line-ups
Inter Milan and Monza are set to face off in an exciting Serie A match. Here’s a breakdown of the predicted starting XIs for both teams:
Monza
- Goalkeeper: Turati
- Defenders: Izzo, Pablo Marì, A Carboni
- Midfielders: Pereira, Pessina, Bondo, Kyriakopoulos
- Forwards: Maldini, Caprari, Djuric
Inter Milan
- Goalkeeper: Sommer
- Defenders: Pavard, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto
- Midfielders: Darmian, Frattesi, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco
- Forwards: Thuram, Lautaro Martinez
Inter is expected to field a strong lineup, with Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez leading the attack. Monza will rely on their defensive solidity and counter-attacking abilities. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams with different playing styles.