Inter Milan faces a delicate balancing act as they prepare for their upcoming Serie A match against Lazio while also keeping an eye on the Champions League final. The team is set to welcome back several key players, but will likely rest star striker Lautaro Martinez.
The match is scheduled for Sunday at San Siro, kicking off at 18:45 GMT. Inter`s title hopes were revived after league leaders Napoli stumbled, reducing the gap to just one point with two matches remaining. This development has forced manager Simone Inzaghi to carefully consider his squad selection.
Balancing Act: Rest vs. Strong Lineup
Reports suggest that Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Davide Frattesi, and Benjamin Pavard will be available for the Lazio match, though they may not start. Lautaro Martinez continues to train separately as he recovers from a muscle issue sustained in the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona. At most, he might be risked for the final league game against Como, with the primary goal of having him fully fit for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 31.
It`s expected that Inter will field a stronger lineup against Lazio compared to recent matches. Key players like Marcus Thuram, Francesco Acerbi, Nicolò Barella, Federico Dimarco, Hakan Calhanoglu, and goalkeeper Yann Sommer are likely to return to the starting eleven.
While Inter hosts Lazio, their title rivals Napoli face a challenging away fixture against Cristian Chivu`s Parma side, adding another layer of intrigue to the Serie A title race.