Inter Milan welcome AS Roma to the San Siro as they prepare to face them on Sunday night in a Serie A.
Inter Milan vs AS Roma – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 5th April.
- Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
- Venue: San Siro, Milan.
Inter Milan team news
Inter manager Cristian Chivu enters this clash at San Siro with a significantly bolstered squad, headlined by the return of captain Lautaro Martínez.
The Argentine striker has recovered from a calf injury and is set to reunite with Marcus Thuram in the “ThuLa” partnership for the first time since February.
In midfield, Henrikh Mkhitaryan is fit enough for the matchday squad following a hamstring issue, though he is expected to start on the bench.
However, the Nerazzurri are not at full strength. Defender Yann Bisseck is ruled out with a right thigh muscle strain, and Carlos Augusto is unavailable due to a one-match suspension.
These absences mean Francesco Acerbi will likely anchor the back three, with Manuel Akanji shifting to the right. Despite these defensive tweaks, Inter’s core remains intact as they look to capitalise on their home advantage.
AS Roma team news
Gian Piero Gasperini faces a selection crisis as Roma travels to Milan with a severely depleted squad.
The Giallorossi will be without star playmaker Paulo Dybala, who is sidelined until late April with a meniscus injury, while striker Artem Dovbyk remains unavailable.
The international break proved costly, and Wesley Franca returned with muscle injuries that ruled him out of this fixture. Also unavailable is Manu Kone due to his own injury issues.
There is a silver lining, however, as Matias Soulé has recovered from a muscle injury and is expected to provide much-needed creativity in an attacking midfield role.
To cover the gaps, Kostas Tsimikas is slated to start at left wing-back, and Donyell Malen will likely lead the line as a lone striker.
Form
Inter Milan
Inter Milan enters this clash in a period of uncharacteristic instability, having failed to win any of their last four competitive matches (D3, L1).
Their most recent result, a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina, has seen their Serie A lead shrink to six points. This dip in form threatens their title charge, though they remain top of the table. The return of star striker Lautaro Martinez is expected to revitalise a struggling attack.
AS Roma
AS Roma arrives with renewed confidence after snapping a five-game winless run with a crucial 1-0 victory over Lecce. Currently sitting 6th in the standings, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side is firmly in the race for Champions League qualification, trailing the top four by just three points.
Their recent win provides vital momentum, though their away form remains a concern. A positive result at San Siro could significantly boost their top-four ambitions as the season reaches its final stretch.
Predicted lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
AS Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Cristante, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas; Soule, Pellegrini; Malen
How to watch Inter Milan vs AS Roma?
UK viewers can watch it live on TNT Sports 1 and stream it via DAZN.
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