Inter makes tactical changes, bringing Lautaro Martinez and Davide Frattesi back into the starting lineup for their first of two encounters against Lazio. Lazio’s lineup features Pedro and Tijjani Noslin. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 UK time (18:00 CEST) at the Stadio Olimpico.
This Serie A fixture precedes a significant Coppa Italia Final clash between the two teams on Wednesday. Notably, with Lazio fans boycotting home games in protest, their Inter counterparts are joining them outside the stadium. The reunion inside the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday will be for a match with high stakes, potentially securing Lazio a spot in Europe or granting Inter a league and cup double.
Having secured the Scudetto last week, Inter has the flexibility to rotate their squad. Key players Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Pio Esposito are sidelined due to injury. This game presents an opportunity for players like Josep Martinez, Davide Frattesi, Carlos Augusto, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Andy Diouf to start, while also allowing Lautaro Martinez to regain match fitness after a recent injury setback.
Lazio welcomes back Matteo Cancellieri from a one-match suspension. However, Mattia Zaccagni is unavailable due to a bruised foot, with hopes of being fit for the Coppa Italia final. He joins Danilo Cataldi, Ivan Provedel, Samuel Gigot, and Alessio Furlanetto on the injured list. Nicolò Rovella makes his first start since February 21st after recovering from a fractured clavicle, and Mario Gila also returns from injury. Tijjani Noslin will lead the attack, supported by Cancellieri and Pedro.
Lazio vs. Inter Line-ups
Lazio: Motta; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Basic, Rovella, Dele-Bashiru; Cancellieri, Noslin, Pedro
Inter: J Martinez; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Diouf, Sucic, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez