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Safety First – Chivu To Play Familiar 3-5-2 Shape & Just One Summer Signing In Inter Milan Vs Torino Serie A Opener

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Toni Weeler  |  Last updated Aug 22, 2025 5:21 AM ET

Petar Sucic will be only Inter Milan summer signing in the Nerazzurri’s starting eleven for their Serie A opener against Torino.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews . They predict a “safety first” approach from Inter coach Cristian Chivu.

Inter Milan are just a few days away from the start of their Serie A season.

The Nerazz urri kick off their campaign against Torino on Monday. They host the Granata at the San Siro in their first match of the season.

This will be the first Serie A match in charge of Inter for new coach Cristian Chivu.

Meanwhile, some new faces who have arrived during the summer transfer window will also have a chance to make their debuts.

Petar Sucic To Start Inter Vs Torino Opener – Other Summer Signings On The Bench

The Gazzetta dello Sport report that one new face will be in the Inter starting eleven.

With Hakan Calhanoglu serving a one-match suspension, Petar Sucic will start in holding midfield.

However, the Gazzetta report, beyond that Chivu is planning to play it safe.

The 44-year-old will stick with the familiar 3-5-2 formation , despite reports that he is aiming to transition to a 3-4-2-1 shape.

Meanwhile, veterans like Francesco Acerbi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start the match.

The Gazzetta’s complete predicted starting eleven for Inter is as follows:

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Sucic, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro.

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

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