Overview

• Kick-off is 20:45 at San Siro, with live coverage on DAZN.
• Hakan Calhanoglu is available again, and Pio Esposito makes the squad with the forward expected to start on the bench.
• Petar Sucic is in contention to feature after his strong debut, with Inter likely to line up in a 3-5-2 led by Thuram and Lautaro Martínez.
• Cristian Chivu says places will be earned on weekly work rather than automatic rotation and urges the same mentality shown in the 5-0 opener, noting Udinese’s physical strength.
• Reporters highlight a tougher run after the break that includes Juventus away and a Champions League opener at Ajax, increasing pressure on squad management.