Venezia-Inter, Çalhanoğlu and Akanji heading to the bench: rotation expected ahead of the trio of matches

With the midweek round approaching, Chivu is already thinking beyond Venezia. According to Corriere dello Sport, the Nerazzurri coach will have to take into account the trio of commitments awaiting Inter in the coming weeks, with Milan, Feyenoord, and Como in quick succession before the second break of the tournament.

In this context, the away match at Penzo looks like the ideal opportunity for some rotation. Two names above all are indicated as likely to start from the bench: Çalhanoğlu and Akanji, both players who will be hard to do without in the upcoming matches and who therefore would need to rest.

Their absences would change the team’s setup. Bastoni would return to the center of defense, with Carlos Augusto dropping back accordingly. In midfield, on the other hand, it could be the first time from the start for Stankovic, tasked with dictating the tempo and orchestrating play in the crucial area of the pitch. On the right flank, Corriere dello Sport notes to pay attention to the position of Spence.

There are still several formation issues to resolve, but the direction seems clear: manage energy in view of the more delicate commitments that are approaching.