Report – Both Inter Milan Newcomers Start In FIFA Club World Cup Opening Game Vs Monterrey | OneFootball

New signings Petar Sucic and Luis Henrique could make their Inter Milan debuts against CF Monterrey later tonight.

Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, both players are firmly in contention for a place in the starting XI.

Cristian Chivu will be without several first-team stars for Inter’s opening FIFA World Cup outing.

Indeed, Hakan Calhanoglu, Yann Bisseck, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Piotr Zielinski are unavailable for selection.

Furthermore, fatigue may force Davide Frattesi to stay on the sidelines.

Petar Sucic & Luis Henrique Set to Start for Inter Milan vs Monterrey

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 6: Luis Henrique of Botafogo looks at the ball during the match between Internacional and Botafogo as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Beira-Rio Stadium on December 6, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images)

With Calhanoglu out of the squad, the burden of creativity could fall on Sucic.

Considered among Europe’s most exciting midfield prospects, the 21-year-old can cover numerous roles in the engine room.

However, his first appearance in the Nerazzurri shirt could see him occupy a more conservative position.

Indeed, he’s the front-runner to start ahead of Kristjan Asllani.

Meanwhile, Luis Henrique could take Denzel Dumfries’ place on the right wing.

Signed from Olympique Marseille, Henrique can operate on both flanks.

Yet, he will likely stick to the right side for the time being.