Inter’s Tactical Puzzle: Inzaghi Weighs Options for Udinese Encounter

As Inter prepares to face Udinese, coach Simone Inzaghi has some interesting decisions to make regarding his starting lineup. The team’s final training session before the match revealed potential surprises in both midfield and attack.

In midfield, Davide Frattesi trained with the first team, potentially replacing Nicolò Barella. While it’s unlikely that Inzaghi will bench the former Cagliari star, Frattesi’s previous success against Udinese – scoring in their last two encounters – adds intrigue to this selection dilemma.

Up front, Marko Arnautovic emerged as an unexpected contender to partner with Thuram. Earlier predictions favored Correa, who performed well alongside Thuram in Verona. However, Arnautovic’s recent improvements have created a genuine competition for the starting spot, with Inzaghi likely to make his final decision on match day.

These potential changes reflect Inzaghi’s strategy of maintaining high motivation levels across the squad. By keeping players guessing about their starting status, he ensures everyone remains focused and ready to contribute.

Inter’s attack has shown encouraging signs lately, with reserve strikers beginning to make an impact after a challenging start to the season. This depth could prove crucial as the team enters a critical phase of their campaign.

Probable lineup: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Correa.