After the excellent signals sent out on the first matchday against Torino, Inter is preparing to return to the pitch at San Siro against Udinese (here is the info on where to watch Inter-Udinese). Compared to the first lineup fielded by Cristian Chivu in his league debut, we expect few changes in what will be the last round before the September international break.

With his return from suspension, Hakan Calhanoglu will reclaim his place in front of the defense, moving Barella back to his usual mezzala position. The biggest doubt for the Romanian coach concerns the midfield, where Sucic is favored over Mkhitaryan after the incredible performance last Monday.

Below are the probable lineups for Inter-Udinese:

31 August 2025 – 20:45
G. Meazza, San Siro
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Inter
3-5-2

Lineup

1 – Sommer 5 – Pavard 15 – Acerbi 95 – Bastoni 2 – Dumfries 23 – Barella 20 – Calhanoglu 8 – Sucic 32 – Dimarco 9 – Thuram 10 – Lautaro Martinez Cristian Chivu

Bench
13 Martinez, 12 Di Gennaro, 31 Bisseck, 6 De Vrij, 42 Palacios, 30 Carlos Augusto, 36 Darmian, 22 Mkhitaryan, 17 Diouf, 16 Frattesi, 7 Zielinski, 11 Luis Henrique, 14 Bonny, 94 P. Esposito.
Battles for positions
Pavard-Bisseck 60-40%, Sucic-Mkhitaryan 60-40%
Suspended
None
Unavailable
Taremi
At risk of suspension
None

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Udinese
3-5-2

Lineup

90 – Sava 16 – Palma 31 – Kristensen 28 – Solet 19 – Ehizibue 14 – Atta 8 – Karlström 4 – Lovric 11 – Kamara 9 – Davis 17 – Iker Bravo Kosta Runjaić

Bench
1 Nunziante, 93 Padelli, 2 Goglichidze, 13 Bertola, 27 Kabasele, 33 Zemura, 77 Rui Modesto, 6 Zarraga, 29 Camara, 32 Ekkelenkamp, 99 Pizarro, 15 Bayo
Battles for positions
Palma-Bertola 55-45%; Kamara-Zemura 55-45%
Suspended
Okoye
Unavailable
Alexis Sanchez
At risk of suspension
None

Referee: Marchetti
Assistants: Baccini – Colarossi
Fourth Official: Zufferli
VAR: Marini
AVar: Aureliano