In a extremely anticipated conflict, Serie A giants Inter Milan and Atalanta BC will meet within the semi-finals of the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday. The 2 Lombardy rivals will face off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the winner advancing to the ultimate on Monday.
Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, will likely be searching for to defend their Supercoppa Italiana title, having received the competitors within the final three consecutive seasons.
The Nerazzurri are at present only one level behind league leaders Atalanta within the race for the Scudetto, making this a vital encounter between two of Italy’s prime groups.
Simone Inzaghi’s facet will likely be with out defensive duo Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbi, who’ve been left behind in Milan.
Nonetheless, Matteo Darmian has recovered from a knee harm and is anticipated to characteristic. The Inter beginning lineup is prone to be much like the one which defeated Cagliari of their final league match, with Marcus Thuram partnering captain Lautaro Martinez up entrance.
Atalanta, alternatively, will likely be lacking wing-back Juan Cuadrado, who sustained a thigh harm of their earlier sport.
Strikers Gianluca Scamacca and Mateo Retegui are additionally unavailable for the Bergamo-based membership. Nonetheless, Matteo Ruggeri could also be match to play an element within the semi-final, having recovered from a toe downside.
Within the absence of Scamacca and Retegui, 2024 African Participant of the 12 months Ademola Lookman is anticipated to help Charles De Ketelaere in Atalanta’s attacking lineup.
Predicted Inter Milan Beginning XI:Â (3-5-2)
Sommer;
Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni;
Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco;
Martinez, Thuram
Predicted Atalanta BC Beginning XI:Â (3-4-2-1)
Carnesecchi;
Kossounou, Hien, Kolasinac;
Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta;
Samardzic, Lookman;
De Ketelaere
Whereas Atalanta have been in spectacular type lately, Inter’s expertise in high-stakes matches may give them the sting on this semi-final conflict. The Scudetto holders are prone to edge a good encounter and progress to the Supercoppa Italiana last.
