Inter predicted lineup vs Liverpool - Champions League


Inter will have to do something special if they are to avoid falling out of the Champions League at the hands of Liverpool on Tuesday.
A 2-0 home defeat in the first leg means Simone Inzaghi's men are on the cusp of elimination, but Inter did build some momentum at the weekend with a massive 5-0 thumping of Salernitana to give them a bit of confidence.
Here's how the boss could set up.
1. Goalkeeper & defenders
Samir Handanovic (GK) - Until Andre Onana (probably) joins in the summer, there's no threat to Handanovic's position.
Milan Skriniar (CB) - A regular Premier League target, Skriniar remains a key part of Inter's defence.
Alessandro Bastoni (CB) - Still only 22, the future is incredibly bright for Bastoni.
Stefan de Vrij (CB) - De Vrij was given a rest on the hour mark against Salernitana so should be raring to go here.
2. Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries (RM) - A little shaky defensively, but Inter need goals here so Dumfries should get the nod.
Hakan Calhanoglu (CM) - Inter's creative maestro, Calhanoglu has been a sensational pick-up from Milan.
Marcelo Brozovic (CM) - Another regular target for Premier League sides, Brozovic is in talks to extend his contract beyond the end of this season.
Roberto Gagliardini (CM) - With Nicolo Barella still suspended, Gagliardini will likely fill in.
Robin Gosens (LM) - Ivan Perisic has been dealing with muscle fatigue recently so January signing Gosens may get another chance to strut his stuff.
3. Forwards
Edin Dzeko (ST) - Scored two in two games against Liverpool with Roma in 2017/18 and could do with a big performance here.
Lautaro Martinez (ST) - A hat-trick against Salernitana will have done wonders for Martinez's confidence.