Inter, Lautaro set to rest in Venice: Chivu relies on Thuram
The captain could be rested away to Venezia on October 28, with the coach preparing a heavier workload for Tikus.
Cristian Chivu is preparing a careful plan to manage Inter’s resources during a demanding run of fixtures. Lautaro Martinez, the Nerazzurri captain and attacking leader, could be rested away to Venezia on Wednesday, October 28. The decision would allow Inter to spread the workload across a schedule combining league matches with high-intensity European commitments.
In this situation, Marcus Thuram is expected to carry a greater burden. The Frenchman is the main attacking option Chivu can rely on when Lautaro is not involved, meaning Tikus could receive a larger role in the rotation and increased responsibility in the final third. The coach will have to manage minutes and recovery while preserving Inter’s attacking sharpness.
Before the Venezia match, Inter will face Fiorentina on Sunday, October 25 at 12:30. The Nerazzurri come into that game after a 3-1 Serie A victory over Bologna and a 1-0 Champions League win against Shakhtar, following the 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge. After the trip to Veneto, the derby against Milan awaits on Saturday, October 31 at 20:45.