Inter manager Inzaghi to rest key players for Monza clash.
AC Monza faces a daunting challenge against table-topping Inter Milan at Stadio Brianteo, as they seek their first win amid a 12-game winless run in Serie A on Sunday at 19:45 [GMT+1].
Monza
After a 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, Monza will be returning to Serie A action for a difficult fixture against Inter Milan. Monza had thrown away a two-goal lead after goals by Milan Đurić (18’) and Daniel Maldini (32’) got them to a comfortable position just two minutes after the half-hour mark.
However, a goal at the stroke of halftime from Moise Kean (45’), coupled with a stoppage-time strike from Robin Gosens (90’+6), ensured the would-be three points were forged into one. Having only 2 points (0W, 2D, 1L), AC Monza (DLD) are seated in 15th place on the Serie A table.
With a game against Inter up next, it remains highly unlikely that Alessandro Nesta would pick up a maiden win with the club (0W, 3D, 1L). A promising outcome for the Biancorossi appears even less so with a 12-game winless run in Serie A on the board.
In addition, a defeat on Sunday would leave Monza with three successive defeats against Inter Milan, following successive losses in the two previous games. A 3—4—2—1 formation with Milan Đurić in attack may be seen.
As many as three players, including Samuele Birindelli, are ruled out for Monza.
Inter
Table-topping Inter Milan are keen on cementing their place at the top of the table after picking Atalanta apart in a 4-0 win. The victory not only saw them move to the top but also left Inter as the best-scoring side in Serie A with eight goals. Their superior goal difference of +6 puts them ahead of three other sides with 7 points.
Sunday’s game against Monza offers another opportunity for Inter to earn three points and continue their title defense. Inter, unbeaten at the U-Power Stadium in this competition, aim to maintain that record. A win over their Lombardian neighbors would be ideal before their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Manchester City and next weekend’s Derby della Madonnina with AC Milan.
However, a dip in form on the road leaves Inter with only one win in four away games (1W, 2D, 1L) ahead of Sunday’s trip to Stadio Brianteo. Lautaro Martínez, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are expected to be out of the starting lineup when Inzaghi deploys the familiar 3-5-2 formation. Mehdi Taremi and Marcus Thuram could lead the attack, with Marko Arnautović also vying for a place upfront.
Meanwhile, Tajon Buchanan is the only confirmed absentee for the weekend’s fixture.
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