Inter, tired Thuram set to start: Josep Martinez chosen for the derby

Inter are approaching the derby with a clear choice in attack and a change between the posts. Marcus Thuram, coming off an intense spell, is considered tired but is expected to start against Milan. The match is scheduled for Saturday, October 31 at 20:45, with the Nerazzurri playing at San Siro.

Energy management is therefore becoming a key issue for Chivu, especially after Wednesday’s victory away to Venezia. Inter won 2-0 on that occasion, having beaten Fiorentina 2-1 a few days earlier. In goal, meanwhile, the choice should be Josep Martinez: the Spanish goalkeeper is set to replace Provedel in the most eagerly awaited match of the tenth round. Thuram’s expected involvement confirms the Frenchman’s importance in Inter’s attacking hierarchy.

The schedule offers no respite: after the derby, Inter will travel to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 3 at 21:00. Before that comes Milan, immediately after three straight victories in the league and European competition. Thuram’s management and Martinez’s selection will be two key aspects of the match.