Yahoo Sports Inter Milan Manager Considers Two Defensive Changes Vs Empoli
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi is weighing up two defensive changes ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Empoli.
According to Sky Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri is eager to reignite his side’s defensive solidity by changing his options at the back.
Benjamin Pavard and Denzel Dumfries were part of the starting line-up that slipped to an action-packed 4-4 draw against Juventus last weekend.
However, the latter bagged Inter’s third on the day and enjoyed a decent game, while the former failed to live up to the billing.
Indeed, Dumfries spent all 90 minutes on the field.
Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi subbed Pavard off midway through the second half in favor of Yann Bisseck.
Despite the Frenchman’s unconvincing performance, Inter were two goals up when he left the pitch.
Juventus replied shortly after Pavard’s withdrawal to steal away a point from Giuseppe Meazza.
Second-half substitute Kenan Yildiz scored an unanswered brace beyond the 70th minute.
Yildiz’s heroics will have significant ramifications on Inzaghi’s upcoming line-up choices.
Inter Milan Manager Simone Inzaghi Considers Two Defensive Changes vs Empoli
The Inter manager is now carefully evaluating his defensive set-up.
He’s aiming to avoid a repeat of the lapses that allowed Juventus to claw back into the match.
Therefore, Pavard and Dumfries could move to the bench.
Bisseck is the number-one candidate to take the French ace’s place at the heart of Inzaghi’s defense.
Indeed, he should slot alongside Stefan de Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni in Inzaghi’s signature back three.
As for Dumfries’ position at right wingback, Matteo Darmian is ready to swoop in.
Despite his offensive shortcomings, Darmian’s defensive prowess is what Inter need now.
Inzaghi is desperate for a second Serie A clean sheet since the start of September.
Considering Darmian’s admirable defensive skills, this decision makes sense.
The same goes for Bisseck, who’s hungry for regular first-team action.
