Inter Milan are gearing up for their highly anticipated first home game of the season, with the recent draw in Genoa adding extra excitement for both fans and players eager to bounce back. A full house is expected at San Siro, despite many residents still being away on vacation.
Coach Simone Inzaghi, leaving nothing to chance, conducted the final training session at the San Siro stadium, mirroring his approach from last year’s home opener. However, the team received disappointing news as captain Lautaro Martinez missed training due to muscle fatigue and has left the team’s retreat. The Argentine striker will be unavailable for the match against Lecce and is likely to be on the bench for the upcoming game against Atalanta.
In Lautaro’s absence, the Inter faithful are preparing to welcome Mehdi Taremi with open arms. The former Porto striker has already won over fans during pre-season and made a positive impact as a substitute in Genoa, contributing to the temporary 2-1 lead. Inzaghi is expected to hand Taremi his first start, giving him the opportunity to score his debut goal in front of an eager San Siro crowd.
Defensively, Benjamin Pavard is set to return to the starting lineup, replacing Bisseck. Matteo Darmian appears to have a slight edge over Denzel Dumfries for the right wing-back position. Additionally, Piotr Zielinski, who missed the Genoa match, will be included in the squad for this fixture.
The match against Lecce presents an opportunity for Inter to showcase their depth and adaptability in the face of their captain’s absence. With Taremi leading the line and a reinforced defense, the Nerazzurri will be looking to secure their first home victory of the season and build momentum for the challenging fixtures ahead.
