Inter-Como, the official line-ups: Bastoni starts, Esposito and Thuram in attack

Bastoni is available again after his suspension and finds a place as a starter in the Inter defense, which faces Como with the goal of staying close to Lazio and Roma, both victorious over the weekend. Three points are at stake that are crucial in the race for the top spots in the standings.

Chivu opts for a 3-5-2 with J. Martinez in goal. In defense, alongside Bastoni, are Akanji and Carlos Augusto. On the wings, Spence is on the right and Dimarco on the left. In midfield, there is room for Barella, Calhanoglu, and Zielinski. Up front, with Lautaro still absent, the attacking duo is made up of Esposito and Thuram.

Fabregas’s Como responds with a 4-2-3-1: Sanchez in goal, defense with Couto, Ramon, Kempf, and Valle. In midfield, Perrone and Milla act as a shield, with Da Cunha, Paz, and Baturina in the attacking midfield. The central striker is Douvikas.

The match will be officiated by referee Chiffi, assisted by Colarossi and Bahri. Fourth official Marcenaro, at VAR Paterna with Gariglio as AVAR.

INTER (3-5-2): J. Martinez; Akanji, Bastoni, Carlos Augusto; Spence, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Esposito, Thuram. Substitutes: Di Gennaro, Provedel, Stankovic, Stones, Sucic, Bonny, Diouf, Jones, Mkhitaryan, Pavard, Bisseck, Bovio, Lavelli. Coach: Cristian Chivu.

COMO (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; Couto, Ramon, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Milla; Da Cunha, Paz, Baturina; Douvikas. Substitutes: Butez, Vigorito, Caqueret, Dossena, Lahdo, Kaiki, Goldaniga, Ricci, Smolcic, Liberali, Kambwala, Papaccioli, De Paoli. Coach: Cesc Fabregas.