Inter's Lautaro Might Start on the Bench Against Parma: Thuram Favored in Attack
With Inter's match against Parma just over a week away, marking the return from the international break, coach Chivu is already working with the players who stayed behind at Appiano Gentile. He is considering the squad rotation for the upcoming Saturday game at San Siro. The coach may account for the players' international commitments, many of whom will return just before the league resumes.
Lautaro Martinez, for example, will participate in Argentina's final friendly against Benin, a historic match potentially signaling Lionel Messi's farewell to the national team. This game is scheduled for Tuesday night/Wednesday morning Italian time. The long journey home means Lautaro will likely not be fully available to Chivu until two days before the Parma match. Considering Inter's Champions League fixture against Bruges shortly after, Chivu might opt to keep his captain on the bench.
A similar situation might apply to Pio Esposito, who has been consistently featured by Mancini for Italy's Nations League games. For the Parma match, Marcus Thuram appears set to start. He remained at Appiano during the break and is ready to lead the team. Bonny, a former Parma player, could partner Thuram, potentially making his first start this season. The Ivorian is currently the frontrunner to play alongside Thuram after the break.
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