With an eye on the big challenge on Sunday against Napoli, Chivu is preparing to make several rotations in the eleven that will face Parma tomorrow evening. An away match that also represents a special return for the Nerazzurri coach, after his brief but successful spell on the Emilia bench last season.
Three names are strongly vying for a starting spot: Pio Esposito, Mkhitaryan and Carlos Augusto are set for promotion to the starting lineup. The aim is to manage energy ahead of the big league match against former coach Antonio Conte, carefully dosing the efforts of the most frequently used starters.
One position that will not see changes is that of the goalkeeper. Sommer will still be between the posts, while Martinez will have to wait. The second goalkeeper could find space later on, with the matches against Lecce or Pisa representing possible opportunities for his call-up.
The targeted rotation will allow the team to arrive fresh for the appointment with Napoli without underestimating the commitment in Parma, which is important for the standings and the team’s morale.
