Inter head to Lecce with Ange-Yoan Bonny slated to start alongside Marcus Thuram while Lautaro Martinez faces a month out. Betting angle: expect a more direct attacking approach—consider backing Inter to score Over 1.5 goals and an anytime scorer bet on Thuram or Bonny; market movement likely if Piotr Zielinski, Sucic and Frattesi start to control midfield.
Inter Team News: Squad Flies to Lecce Ahead of Via del Mare Clash
Inter have travelled to Lecce ahead of tomorrow evening’s Serie A fixture at the Via del Mare. Managerial decisions and injury absences have shaped a selection that leans on youth and depth up front following a long-term blow to their first-choice striker options.
Forward Line: Bonny Gets the Nod with Thuram
Ange-Yoan Bonny is set to start alongside Marcus Thuram, edging Francesco Pio Esposito to the bench. The French youngster’s inclusion signals a willingness to pair physicality and pace up front, as Inter adapt to life without Lautaro Martinez for the next month.
Striker Situation: Martinez Out, Options Limited
Lautaro Martinez is sidelined with an injury that will keep him out of action for around a month. That absence increases the responsibility on Thuram, Bonny and Esposito to deliver the goals and provide consistent attacking threat through the remainder of the stint.
Midfield and Defence: Fitness Decisions and Expected Line-up
Midfield Pivot: Zielinski to Anchor
Piotr Zielinski has travelled with the squad and is expected to operate as the midfield pivot if he passes late fitness checks. He would likely be flanked by Sucic and Davide Frattesi, offering balance between control, creativity and forward momentum.
Wing-backs and Back Three
Federico Dimarco and Luis Henrique are earmarked for the wing-back roles, providing width and attacking overloads. Yann Bisseck is confirmed to start in central defence, with either Manuel Akanji or Stefan de Vrij partnering him. The left-sided role in the back three appears to be a competition between Bastoni and Carlos Augusto.
Recovery Watch: Dumfries Close to Return
Denzel Dumfries remains at home as he continues his recovery, although he has been working with the group in training and is understood to be close to a return. Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu also stayed behind as part of the squad management for this run of fixtures.
Tactical Outlook: How Inter May Line Up
Expect a slightly more direct attacking emphasis with Thuram and Bonny providing physical presence up front. With Zielinski available as a pivot, Inter can still control possession and feed the wings, but the absence of Martinez forces greater adaptability from the frontline and greater reliance on combination play from midfield.
Betting Implications
With Martinez out and Bonny starting, punters should favor markets reflecting more direct chances: Inter to score Over 1.5 goals looks plausible given Thuram’s finishing and Bonny’s movement. Anytime scorer bets on Thuram or Bonny could offer value. If Zielinski, Sucic and Frattesi start and control the midfield, expect markets to shift toward an Inter win and increased possession-based props.
What to Watch
Line-up confirmation after the final fitness checks will be crucial for market movement.
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Key indicators: whether Zielinski starts, the identity of Thuram’s strike partner at kick-off, and Dumfries’ progress in training for future selection.
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