UCL: Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV
Cristian Chivu appears set to name his strongest available XI as Inter look to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League play-off round tie against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday evening.
The Nerazzurri did not finish the Champions League league phase among the top eight and have therefore found themselves in the play-off round along with Juventus and Atalanta. They were beaten 3-1 in Bodo, north of the arctic circle, on Wednesday night.
Inter still have several major absentees through injury, most notably captain Lautaro Martinez, who suffered a strain to his calf during the first leg against Bodo/Glimt and is expected to be sidelined for another few weeks. Hakan Calhanoglu is also expected to be unavailable on Tuesday night.
Denzel Dumfries is available, but has not featured since November and is therefore unlikely to start in this crucial Champions League decider.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram will be the go-to centre-forwards in the absence of captain Lautaro.
Nicolo Barella is expected to start in midfield after serving a one-match suspension in Serie A over the weekend. Piotr Zielinski is likely to keep his place at the base of the midfield instead of Calhanoglu, and Sky Sport Italia suggests that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will complete the midfield.
Kick-off is due at 20.00 GMT.
Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt: Probable line-ups
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; L.Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.
Bodo/Glimt (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Brunstad Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge.
Where to watch Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt
Tonight’s game will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and online through Discovery+. Supporters in the USA are able to tune in via Paramount+.
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