Safety First – Chivu To Play Familiar 3-5-2 Shape & Just One Summer Signing In Inter Milan Vs Torino Serie A Opener | OneFootball

Petar Sucic will be only Inter Milan summer signing in the Nerazzurri’s starting eleven for their Serie A opener against Torino.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They predict a “safety first” approach from Inter coach Cristian Chivu.

Inter Milan are just a few days away from the start of their Serie A season.

The Nerazzurri kick off their campaign against Torino on Monday. They host the Granata at the San Siro in their first match of the season.

This will be the first Serie A match in charge of Inter for new coach Cristian Chivu.

Meanwhile, some new faces who have arrived during the summer transfer window will also have a chance to make their debuts.

Petar Sucic To Start Inter Vs Torino Opener – Other Summer Signings On The Bench

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Petar Sucic #8 of FC Internazionale Milano passes the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Gazzetta dello Sport report that one new face will be in the Inter starting eleven.

With Hakan Calhanoglu serving a one-match suspension, Petar Sucic will start in holding midfield.

However, the Gazzetta report, beyond that Chivu is planning to play it safe.

The 44-year-old will stick with the familiar 3-5-2 formation, despite reports that he is aiming to transition to a 3-4-2-1 shape.

Meanwhile, veterans like Francesco Acerbi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start the match.

The Gazzetta’s complete predicted starting eleven for Inter is as follows: