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Inter Milan Squad News: Correa Likely to Substitute Martinez, Bastoni as Wing-Back Again

Reports suggest that Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is considering resting their captain and key striker, Lautaro Martinez, for their Serie A game against Monza this Saturday. Joaquin Correa is tipped to start alongside Marcus Thuram.

Correa in for Lautaro, Bastoni at wing-back position for Inter

According to Sky Sport Italia, Inter might make several changes for the Monza match, especially with the crucial Champions League second leg against Feyenoord approaching on Tuesday.

Both Thuram and Martinez scored in Inter’s 2-0 victory over Feyenoord on Wednesday, giving them a strong advantage for the return game at San Siro.

Before the Champions League clash, they face Monza, currently 20th in Serie A. Sky Sports indicates Martinez will likely be rested, and Correa is the frontrunner to partner Thuram in attack.

Joaquin Correa scores for Inter against Verona
Joaquin Correa scoring for Inter against Verona on November 23, 2024. EPA-EFE/EMANUELE PENNACCHIO

Inter could also receive a midfield boost for the Monza game with Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan potentially returning to the starting lineup. In the Feyenoord match, Piotr Zielinski and Kristjan Asllani played alongside Nicolo Barella in midfield.

Alessandro Bastoni in action for Inter
Alessandro Bastoni during the Coppa Italia match against Udinese on December 19, 2024 in Milan. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

At wing-back, Inter still have injury concerns as Federico Dimarco is still out. While Nicola Zalewski and Carlos Augusto might be available, Alessandro Bastoni is expected to continue as left wing-back.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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