Inter-Monaco, where to watch it on TV. Probable formations: doubts for Inzaghi in attack
The Nerazzurri are chasing the point to mathematically qualify for the round of 16: Hutter's team is coming to San Siro. The coach is still thinking about Thu-La, but Arnautovic is raring to go
Milan, 28 January 2025 – One last effort is needed to Inter to mathematically reach the round of 16. The Nerazzurri host the Monaco on the last day of the single Champions League group stage and with a draw they would achieve their first seasonal objective. The victory in Prague has allowed the Milanese to put one foot and a half in the round of 13 and at the Meazza they will need to complete the work, against a Monaco tenth in the standings with XNUMX points - three less than Inter - and who need to win to get into the top eight. In short, Inzaghi asks for maximum concentration to avoid unpleasant surprises and remove two matches from the calendar (the possible play-off in mid-February) also in view of a tough battle in Serie A against a Napoli who does not play in the cups. To do so, the Inter coach should still rely on Lautaro e Thuram despite the upcoming league derby, but with Calhanoglu still in the pits and also in doubt for the derby. Therefore, rotations remain, partly shortened by the less than perfect physical conditions of some players, starting from Stretcher, who suffered a blow to the knee in Lecce, passing for Acerbi, returning from a long layoff. Inzaghi, however, is aware of the importance of the match and cannot afford an exaggerated turnover.
Probable lineups
Inzaghi will ask for an effort from those who have played the most in the last period. Behind it will be up to Bisseck make the center with Sticks e Pavard arms. In the middle returns Marco's in the band, he rested in Lecce, with Dumfries on the opposite side, in the middle Asllani central with Frattesi and Mkhitaryan on the sides. Up front Lautaro e Thuram seem to be the favorites, but Arnautovic is pushing for a starting spot. Monaco with a 4-2-3-1 with Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer and Mawissa in defense, Camara and Zakaria in midfield with Ben Seghir, Minamino and Akliouche behind Embolo.
Inter (3-5-2): Summer; Pavard, Bisseck, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro. Coach Inzaghi.
Monaco (4-2-3-1): Majecki; Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Mawissa; Camara, Zakaria; Ben Seghir, Minamino, Akliouche; Embolus. All. Hutter
Previous
There are no precedents in official matches between Inter and Monaco, who will therefore meet for the first time. In general, the Nerazzurri have faced 24 times a French team with a record of nine wins, nine draws and six defeats. The oldest precedent dates back to the 1959/1960 Fairs Cup with Inter's 7-0 victory over Lyon in the first leg and a 2014-2015 draw in France. The most recent precedent is with Saint Etienne in Group F of the XNUMX/XNUMX Europa League with a XNUMX-XNUMX draw in France and a XNUMX-XNUMX draw at San Siro.
Inzaghi and Pavard's statements
A Inzaghi a draw is enough, but it is forbidden to do calculations. This is the message of the coach who spoke in the press conference like this: “We must not do calculations, we want to take the last step that we are missing against a very strong team with excellent offensive players – his words – We have great respect for Monaco but we want to play a great game. Ligue 1? A competitive championship, with physical and important teams. There are great talents in France”. But can Inter win the Champions League? Inzaghi preaches calmly, first we have to get to the top eight: "We are close to being in the top eight and it is not a given, but let's not speak too soon - Simone again - The type of path is difficult, we knew it, and teams of great value will be left out. The Champions League hides pitfalls in every match and we come from three and a half positive years". Inzaghi some doubts in attack, with Arnautovic warming up the engines even if Lautaro and Thuram are ready: "Arna trained well, but Lautaro and Thuram have recovered. I will choose based on the match against Monaco without thinking about the derby. I will have to understand how much the players have spent in the previous matches". And precisely on the attack Inter should improve in the Champions League, where the numbers are decidedly lower than in the league: "We played seven games with great concentration and only conceded one goal. We scored less but we are aware of the performances we made".
Benjamin was also present at the conference Pavard, probably starting against Monaco as a right-hand man. The French defender confirms his ambition to win in black and blue: "I came here to win as much as possible - his answer - Here there is the same mentality as me and the club has been performing at every level for years. The Champions League is an objective, we are calm and we want to play a great match against a good opponent. The objective is to win". The fight for the Scudetto this year is tight and the Napoli doesn't have the cups. Pavard's thoughts: "Football is not easy and you can't always win with a big advantage of points. Napoli is strong and plays once a week, but if we win the make-up match we are equal. We feel good and we will prove it". Pavard he also goes hunting for his first goal, he really misses it: “I was about to score against Leipzig before I got injured, but my goal is to defend well and I prefer a clean sheet to a goal of my own”. What are the differences between Italy, France and Germany? Here they are: “In Serie A we work a lot on a tactical level and we know how to press and how to make transitions. I like the philosophy”.
Where to see it on TV
Inter-Monaco, valid for the last day of the single group of Champions League, is played Wednesday 29th January with kick-off at 21pm. Exclusive live broadcast on the Amazon Prime platform with commentary by Sandro Piccinini and Massimo Ambrosini.
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