In a highly anticipated clash, Serie A giants Inter Milan and Atalanta BC are set to meet in the semi-finals of the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday. The two Lombard rivals will face off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the winner advancing to Monday’s final.
Inter Milan, the current Serie A champion, is set to defend its Supercoppa Italiana title after winning the title for the past three consecutive seasons.
The Nerazzurri are currently just one point behind league leaders Atalanta in the Scudetto race, making this a crucial meeting between Italy’s two best sides.
Simone Inzaghi’s side will be without defensive duo Benjamin Pavard; Francesco AcerbiThose left behind in Milan.
but, Matthew Darmian He is expected to play after recovering from his knee injury. Inter’s starting line-up is likely to be similar to the one that defeated Cagliari in their last league game, with Marcus Thuram partnering their captain. Lautaro Martinez At the front.
On the other hand, Atalanta lacks wingbacks. Juan Cuadradosuffered a thigh injury in the previous game.
striker Gianluca Scamacca Mateo Retegui is also unavailable for the Bergamo-based club. However, Matteo Ruggeri has recovered from a toe problem and looks set to play in the semi-finals.
2024 African Player of the Year without Skamaka and Letegui Ademola Lookman expected to support Charles de Quetelere Atalanta’s attacking line-up.
Predicted Inter Milan starting XI: (3-5-2)
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Visek, De Vry, Bastoni;
Dumfries, Varela, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco;
Martinez, Thuram
Predicted Atalanta BC starting XI: (3-4-2-1)
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Kosonu, Hien, Kolasinac;
Bellanova, De Lune, Ederson, Zappacosta;
Samardzic, Lookman;
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Although Atalanta have been impressive recently, Inter’s experience in high-stakes games could give them the edge in this semi-final. The Scudetto holders are likely to face a tight race and advance to the final of the Supercoppa Italiana.
