Feyenoord–Inter is ready to kick off at De Kuip in Rotterdam, with the official line-ups confirming some of the choices anticipated on the eve of the match. Chivu opts for a 3-5-2 and entrusts the goal to Josep Martinez, in front of whom Bisseck, Akanji, and Carlos Augusto play. The absence of Bastoni, who is suspended, has reshaped the defensive line.
In midfield, Barella, Calhanoglu, and Zielinski take their places, with Dimarco on the left flank and Spence surprisingly confirmed on the right wing. In attack, Pio Esposito pairs up with Thuram: Bonny, who has recovered, starts from the bench.
The Nerazzurri come to this League Phase match of the Champions League, valid for the fourth round, after the defeat in the derby against Milan, with the aim of building on the win over Shakhtar and climbing the European standings.
On the Dutch side, Van Bronckhorst lines up Feyenoord with a 4-3-3: Ernst in goal, Read, Kraaijeveld, Marmol, and Javi Lopez in defense, Targhalline, Vanhoutte, and Zechiel in midfield, Hadj Moussa, Ferri, and Valente in the attacking trio.
FEYENOORD (4-3-3): Ernst; Read, Kraaijeveld, Marmol, Javi Lopez; Targhalline, Vanhoutte, Zechiel; Hadj Moussa, Ferri, Valente. Coach: Van Bronckhorst.
INTER (3-5-2): J. Martinez; Bisseck, Akanji, Carlos Augusto; Spence, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Pio Esposito, Thuram. Coach: Chivu.
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