Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs RB Leipzig: Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski & Lautaro Martinez Start

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski and Lautaro Martinez against RB Leipzig. This evening’s Champions League Match Day 5 kicks off at 21.00 CET.

Inter are looking to record their fourth consecutive victory in the Champions League this season.

The Nerazzurri played a goalless draw against Manchester City in the opening round of the Champions League.

However, they’ve since got the better of Red Star Belgrade, Young Boys, and Arsenal. Moreover, Inter Milan just hammered Hellas Verona at the weekend in the Serie A.

Furthermore, with games every three days, the Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to rotate the squad.

Therefore, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has made quite a few changes to the team that triumphed 5-0 at Verona in the Serie A this past Saturday.

Mehdi Taremi, Piotr Zielinski & Lautaro Martinez Start For Inter Milan Vs RB Leipzig

Firstly, a subsiding injury crisis gives Inzaghi more options. Midfielder Hakan Calhanogu is back to the fold after overcoming a thigh problem.

Therefore, Italy international international Davide Frattesi moves to the bench. This due to a reported injury.

Secondly, Piotr Zielinski and Nicolo Barella complete the midfield trio. Meanwhile, in defense, there are further changes.

Then, Benjamin Pavard starts to the right of the back three. Also, Netherlands international Stefan de Vrij starts. This is because Francesco Acerbi suffered another injury setback over the weekend.

Furthermore, Italian superstar Alessandro Bastoni completes Inter’s back three. Therefore, Yann Bisseck has been benched.

In goal, meanwhile, Yann Sommer keeps his starting spot.

And on the flanks, there are further changes. Former Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian surrenders his place in the starting XI to Denzel Dumfries at right-wingback.

Federico Dimarco starts on the left, with Carlos Augusto benched after starting against Verona.

Furthermore, in attack Inzaghi has given the nod to Mehdi Taremi and Lautaro Martinez.

Aside from Acerbi being out, Inter have no more injury absentees – Canadian international Tajon Buchanan has recovered from a broken leg.

Kristjan Asllani had a decent game at the Bentegodi but will start on the bench.

Finally, Joaquin Correa and Tomas Palacios are not part of the Inter Milan Champions League squad.

Official Starting Lineups: Inter Milan vs RB Leipzig

INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Taremi, Lautaro.
Bench: Martinez, Di Gennaro, Bisseck, Darmian, Buchanan, Carlos Augusto, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Arnautovic, Thuram.
Coach: Inzaghi.
Suspended: none.
Unavailable: Acerbi and Frattesi.

LEIPZIG (4-4-2): Gulacsi; Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Henrichs; Nusa, Haidara, Kampl, Baumgartner; André Silva, Openda.
Bench: Vandevoordt, Vermeeren, Ouedraogo, Seiwald, Gebel, Sesko.
Coach: Rose.
Suspended: none.
Unavailable: Bitshiabu, Klostermann, Raum, Schlager, Simons, Elmas and Poulsen.

Referee: Joao Pedro da Silva Pinheiro.
Assistant Referees: Luciano Maia and Bruno Jesus.
Fourth Official: Joao Goncalves.
VAR: Tiago Martins assisted by Alejandro Hernandez.