A few hours before the derby, Inter has to deal with further uncertainty in addition to the players already out due to injury. According to Corriere della Sera, Carlos Augusto has come down with a slight fever and his presence is in doubt.

On the right wing, Spence is pushing for a starting spot, but Diouf is currently favored to start. In attack, however, the pair seems set: Pio–Thuram will lead the offensive line.

In goal, the newspaper reports the likely return of Martinez as the starting goalkeeper.