Inter Milan faces Napoli in a pivotal Serie A contest on Sunday at the San Siro. The two title contenders aim to sustain their strong campaigns while vying for crucial points in the Scudetto race, setting up an exciting battle.
The Nerazzurri are flying high under Chivu, having secured victories in their past six league outings. They showcased their class with a 2-0 away win over Parma midweek, where Marcus Thuram netted and Federico Dimarco added another.
Top of the Serie A table with 42 points after 18 games, Inter lead the scoring charts with 40 goals. Their San Siro form stands out, earning 21 points from nine matches (seven triumphs) with a remarkable 26:9 goal difference.
Inter Milan team news
For Inter, injuries remain minimal, as Denzel Dumfries continues his extended absence after ankle surgery. The Netherlands international had surgery on his left ankle and should be back around early March 2026.
Davide Frattesi might sit out the Napoli game with muscle fatigue issues and his availability for upcoming fixtures looks uncertain. Matteo Darmian and Andy Diouf have returned to full training sessions but probably won’t start.
Cristian Chivu can count on his main attacking threats Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and midfield orchestrator Hakan Calhanoglu. Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella, fresh from rest during the Parma match, have completed recovery and are ready to play. Former Napoli man Piotr Zielinski might also line up in Inter’s midfield.
Inter Milan predicted lineup
Possible Inter Milan starting XI: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Sunday, 11th January.
How to watch Inter Milan vs Napoli?
UK viewers have access to the Inter Milan vs Napoli Serie A showdown on TNT Sports 2 and DAZN.
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