"Starting with the hosts, marking their return from October's international break with a gritty 1-0 victory away at historic rivals Roma, Inter Milan watched their title dreams take a real dent over the weekend. Eventually falling to a 3-1 loss at the hands of defending Serie A champions Napoli, it has been suggested that new boss Cristian Chivu already has some mounting pressure on his shoulders at the San Siro. However, despite opening Wednesday's return to Milan sat down in fourth-place, the former Parma manager has seen his squad win each of their other seven appearances across all competitions."
"Likewise, getting their Champions League adventure underway with three consecutive European victories, Wednesday's hosts have also continued to shine with their performances on home soil. Heading into October's fortnight interval with a thumping 4-1 win against Cremonese, Chivu's camp will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity here."
"Inter Milan Team News Suffering a reported thigh issue against Napoli over the weekend, Inter Milan will be unable to call upon former Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Wednesday night. Likewise, not featuring over the past month, French international Marcus Thuram will once again miss out at the San Siro. Notching seven goals in his previous eight appearances for club and country, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will lead the line here. Completing a loan switch from Manchester City over the summer, Manuel Akanji will start at the heart of Inter's defence."
Inter Milan returned from the international break with a 1-0 win at Roma but then suffered a 3-1 defeat to Napoli that dented title hopes. Cristian Chivu faces mounting pressure despite his squad winning seven of their other appearances across all competitions. Inter began their Champions League campaign with three consecutive victories and have produced strong home performances, capped by a 4-1 win over Cremonese. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Marcus Thuram are unavailable through injury. Lautaro Martinez has scored seven goals in his previous eight appearances and will lead the line. Manuel Akanji completed a summer loan switch and will start in central defence. Fiorentina have started well in Europe but are enduring domestic difficulties.
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