How Inter Milan Line Up In FIFA Club World Cup Curtain-Raising Fixture Vs Monterrey

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Marko Vrakela | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 5:40 AM ET

Inter Milan will kick off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign tonight against Liga MX giants CF Monterrey.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, head coach Cristian Chivu still has some doubts about the starting line-up.

That’s because the Nerazzurri cannot count on several first-team stars.

For starters, Hakan Calhanoglu and Yann Bisseck are out of the squad.

Then, Piotr Zielinski is on the sidelines with a calf injury.

Moreover, Francesco Pio Esposito has yet to return to fitness, while fatigue caught up with Davide Frattesi.

Inter Milan Potential Lineup for FIFA Club World Cup Clash vs Monterrey

With Bisseck out, Benjamin Pavard will join forces with Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni at the back.

Meanwhile, Kristjan Asllani should take Calhanoglu’s place at the heart of Inter’s midfield.

Additionally, Carlos Augusto may dislodge Federico Dimarco on the left wing.

Denzel Dumfries could drop to the bench in favor of Matteo Darmian.

However, Chivu probably won’t take any gambles in attack, with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram ready to start.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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