Inter Milan travels to face Moise Kean’s revitalized Fiorentina in Week 30 of Serie A. Key players Hakan Calhanoglu, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Marcus Thuram are back in Inter’s squad for this crucial fixture. The match is scheduled to kick off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET).
Inter: Mounting Pressure and Squad Updates
Pressure is intensifying on Inter coach Cristian Chivu, particularly after recent victories by Milan and Napoli have temporarily reduced their league lead to just five points. The team has shown signs of struggle recently, including a defeat in the Derby della Madonnina and a contentious 1-1 draw against Atalanta.
Inter’s squad faces significant challenges due to injuries. Lautaro Martinez remains sidelined, and he is now joined on the injury list by Alessandro Bastoni and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. As a result, Carlos Augusto will step into the defensive back three, while Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries are working to overcome their respective injury concerns. In the attack, Francesco Pio Esposito is set to lead the line, with Marcus Thuram eager to break his scoring drought, having not found the net since February 8. Due to stadium restrictions, Inter’s fervent ultras will not be present, but dedicated fans gathered at the train station on Saturday to give the team a supportive send-off.
Fiorentina: Strong Form and Injury Report
Fiorentina has experienced a demanding yet successful week. On Monday, they secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Cremonese, a result that significantly boosted their position away from the relegation zone. This was followed by an impressive comeback win against Rakow in Poland on Thursday, where they rallied from a goal down to clinch their spot in a Conference League quarter-final against Crystal Palace.
For the home side, Moise Kean made his first start since March 2, as he aims to fully recover from a recurring ankle injury, with an eye on Italy’s upcoming World Cup play-offs. Albert Gudmundsson is also actively working to regain full match fitness after a lengthy period on the sidelines. Robin Gosens and Niccolò Fortini return to the squad, but Fiorentina is still dealing with the absences of Manor Solomon, Luca Lezzerini, and Tariq Lamptey due to injuries. Additionally, Rolando Mandragora is unavailable, not even making the bench due to a calf issue.
Official Line-ups
Fiorentina: De Gea; Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Fagioli; Parisi, Brescianini, Ndour, Gudmundsson; Kean
Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Carlos Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
