Inter Milan will, in all likelihood, face Liverpool without Manuel Akanji in tonight’s Champions League classic.
According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu is still trying to decide how to set up his backline.
Needless to say, Alessandro Bastoni has a guaranteed starting spot on the left side of Inter’s three-man defense.
However, Chivu must choose between Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi, with Yann Bisseck expected to start on the right.
Indeed, the Italian veteran boasts better chances of finding himself at the heart of Chivu’s back three.
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MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale celebrates after his team’s victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Acerbi started on Saturday when Inter dismantled Como in a one-sided Serie A fixture at San Siro.
Furthermore, the former Lazio star has been well above De Vrij in the pecking order since the beginning of the season.
Therefore, it would be surprising to see Chivu opting for the Dutchman.
Meanwhile, Bisseck will almost certainly start on the right side, given his athleticism and steady rise in recent weeks.