PARMA, Italy – For Serie A this Saturday, Inter Milan go face Parma for the Gameweek 31 match at 5 p.m. BST, as they chase Scudetto glory.
As league leaders, Inter hope to extend their three-point edge over Napoli to six points with a win. The game prep comes after their semi-final draw against AC Milan in the Coppa Italia, showcasing their title aspirations as they also eye a treble next month.
Last time out, Inter impressed with a 2-1 win against Udinese, and they’ve been strong contenders in previous fixtures. However, they face worries with only one win in their last five away matches in Serie A and recent injuries threatening their lineup.
Coach Simone Inzaghi expressed confidence: “With tough games coming up, we need to play compact and aggressive football. It’s important to secure our position at the top.”
Despite successfully bouncing back after the international break, Inter must navigate matches against Parma, Cagliari, Bologna, and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. They’ve been successful in their recent outings against Parma, winning the last three meetings, including the last time they played in September 2018, when a current Inter star scored at the Tardini.
Parma sit above the relegation zone, three points clear after their recent improvement under new coach Cristian Chivu. They previously faced challenges, having drawn against Monza and Hellas Verona, but recent performances show promise with four out of five games undefeated.
While Inter hope to restore their scoring power, their recent performance away has left fans anxious about potential slip-ups. Inzaghi will look to his players to hold their composure in this key fixture.
In terms of player absences, Parma welcomes back Brazilian midfielder Hernani, but injuries constrain their roster significantly. They expect to field a strong side despite the challenges, hoping to secure crucial points against Inter.
Parma’s possible starting lineup features Suzuki; Del Prato, Vogliacco, Valenti, Valeri; Hernani, Bernabé, Sohm; Man, Bonny, and Almqvist. Meanwhile, Inter’s likely starters include Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Arnautovic, Thuram.
The stakes are high as Inter aims to exert pressure on Napoli with a win, while Parma needs points to stay clear of relegation. Chivu’s side must deliver a strong performance against the formidable Nerazzurri, who remain determined on their path to the Serie A title.
