Inter and Roma Face Off in Crucial Serie A Encounter
A pivotal Serie A match is set for Sunday as Inter Milan hosts AS Roma at the San Siro. This fixture could have major implications for both the title race and European qualification spots.
Inter Looks to Bounce Back
Inter Milan enters this match in a precarious position, having recently lost their sole hold on first place. A shocking stoppage-time defeat to Bologna last week saw them caught by Napoli atop the Serie A table. Adding to their woes, Inter was eliminated from the Coppa Italia after a 3-0 loss to city rivals AC Milan.
Manager Simone Inzaghi faces some selection challenges, with Alessandro Bastoni and Henrikh Mkhitaryan suspended, while Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries and Piotr Zielinski are sidelined with injuries. Carlos Augusto is expected to slot into the back three, with Davide Frattesi joining the midfield and Marko Arnautovic partnering Lautaro Martinez up front.
Roma’s Remarkable Run
Under the guidance of Claudio Ranieri, Roma has been on an impressive 17-match unbeaten streak in Serie A dating back to December. This run has propelled them to seventh place, just three points behind Bologna and a coveted Champions League qualification spot.
Roma will be without the injured Paulo Dybala for the remainder of the season, while Saud Abdulhamid and Victor Nelsson are also unavailable. Artem Dovbyk has recovered from a minor knock and is likely to lead the attack, supported by Matias Soulé. Alexis Saelemaekers and Angelino are expected to occupy the wingback positions.
How to Watch
The match kicks off at 17:00 UK time (16:00 GMT, 18:00 CET) on Sunday. Viewers in the UK and Ireland can watch the game live through OneFootball. Coverage begins shortly before kickoff and continues through the final whistle.
Probable Lineups
Inter: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Arnautovic
Roma: Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Paredes, Koné, Cristante, Angelino; Soulé; Dovbyk