Will Lautaro Martínez Play? Inter Milan’s Confirmed Line-Up for Club World Cup Clash Against Fluminense
Inter Milan and Fluminense face off this Monday (June 30) at 4 pm (Brasília time) in the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, at the Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, USA. The highly anticipated duel features two continental champions vying for a spot in the quarter-finals and fans had one big question: will Lautaro Martínez start?
Lautaro Starts, Thuram on the Bench
Good news for Inter fans: Lautaro Martínez is confirmed in the starting eleven. The Argentine striker, one of the top scorers in Europe last season, will lead the attack alongside Pio Esposito, a promising youngster who impressed in the group stage.
While Marcus Thuram has recovered from injury, he will begin the match on the bench, likely to be used as an impact substitute if needed.
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Inter Shuffles Defense, Maintains Midfield Core
In defense, coach Simone Inzaghi has made tactical changes. Veteran Stefan de Vrij replaces Matteo Darmian, joining Acerbi and Bastoni in a solid back three. The midfield remains largely unchanged, with Barella, Mkhitaryan, and Asllani anchoring the core, supported by wing-backs Dumfries and Dimarco.
Inter Milan’s Confirmed Line-Up vs Fluminense
Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Pio Esposito
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Fluminense Betting on Experience and Resilience
Fluminense, led by Renato Gaúcho, enters the match undefeated but coming off a shaky group stage. After beating Borussia Dortmund, the Rio de Janeiro side struggled against Ulsan Hyundai and Mamelodi Sundowns, but still secured qualification.
With Thiago Silva bringing leadership at the back and Germán Cano up front, Fluminense hopes to overcome the Italian powerhouse and write a new chapter in its Club World Cup history.
Fluminense’s Expected XI:
Fábio; Ignácio, Thiago Silva, Freytes; Samuel Xavier, Bernal, Martinelli, Nonato, Renê; Jhon Arias, Germán Cano
