Inter Milan are gearing up for a crucial Serie A fixture against Fiorentina on Thursday evening. This match, originally scheduled for December 1, was halted after 16 minutes due to a medical emergency. The game will resume from the 17th minute at 20:45 CET at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with the score still at 0-0.
Fiorentina finds themselves in a precarious position regarding player selection. While the club made several high-profile signings during the January transfer window, including Nicolò Fagioli and Nicolò Zaniolo, these new arrivals will not be eligible to participate in this rescheduled match due to Serie A regulations.
The Viola are also grappling with injury concerns. Pablo Marì, a recent addition to the squad, is confirmed to be unavailable for the fixture. There are also doubts surrounding the fitness of Daniel Cataldi and Andrea Colpani, both of whom may miss the game due to injuries.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, received a boost with the return of their influential midfielder, Hakan Calhanoglu. The Turkish international captain, who has been sidelined for an extended period, has regained full fitness and is expected to play a crucial role in the match.
However, the Nerazzurri are not without their own concerns. Joaquin Correa remains doubtful due to a thigh injury, while Raffaele Di Gennaro is confirmed to be out with a finger injury. A significant blow to Inter’s defense is the suspension of key defender Denzel Dumfries due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): David de Gea; Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Mandragora, Richardson; Folorunsho, Gudmundsson, Beltran; Kean
Inter: (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez
