Three Big Names To Be Rested In Inter Milan Vs Feyenoord Champions League Second Leg Showdown | OneFootball

All of Nicolo Barella, Alessandro Bastoni, and Lautaro Martinez will get a rest in the Inter Milan starting eleven against Feyenoord this evening.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan take on Feyenoord in the Champions League this evening.

The Nerazzurri are playing the second leg of a round of sixteen tie. They have a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, but know that their job is far from done securing a place in the quarterfinals.

At the same time, however, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi cannot only think about today’s match.

Inter also face Atalanta in Serie A next weekend. That match could have a huge impact on the title race, particularly after La Dea’s statement win over Juventus on Sunday.

And then there is no hiding the wear and tear on Inter’s squad at this stage of the season.

The Nerazzurri have several big injuries. And even the players not out with injury are struggling to cope with the demands of the fixture list across three separate competitions.

Barella, Bastoni & Lautaro To Be Rested In Inter Vs Feyenoord UCL Showdown

For this reason, Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is ready to make a few changes to his team.

The coach does not want to burn out key members of the starting eleven at this stage of the campaign.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Therefore, reports the Gazzetta, three big names that were in the starting eleven against Monza on Saturday will drop to the bench.

Firstly, midfielder Nicolo Barella will get a chance to take a breather. His fellow Italian international Davide Frattesi will start in his place.

Then, in defense the Gazzetta report that Alessandro Bastoni will get a rest.

Lastly, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez will not start this evening against Feyenoord despite his heroics in the first leg.

The Argentine had a bit of a fitness scare in the weekend’s match against Monza. Therefore, Mehdi Taremi will start in his place.