Inter Milan Aims to Top Group E at Club World Cup Against River Plate
Inter Milan faces River Plate at Lumen Field on Wednesday, seeking to secure the top position in Group E of the Club World Cup.
Inter recently experienced a setback, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final last month. Their performance in the Club World Cup has been mixed; they opened with a 1-1 draw against Monterrey but managed a comeback victory against Urawa.
River Plate currently leads the group, benefitting from a slightly better goal difference. Marcelo Gallardo’s squad demonstrated their prowess by defeating Urawa with goals from Facundo Colidio, Sebastian Driussi, and Maximiliano Meza, although they struggled to score against Monterrey.
Injury and Suspension Updates
Inter has several key players sidelined, including Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram, among others. Meanwhile, River Plate will be without three players: Kevin Castano, who received a red card against Monterrey, and Enzo Perez and Giuliano Galoppo, both suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.
Probable Lineups
Inter Milan: Sommer; De Vrij, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Esposito, Martinez.
River Plate: Armani; Montiel, Martinez Quarta, Diaz; Acuna; Fernandez, Kranevitter, Aliendro; Mastantuono, Colidio, Meza.
Match Outlook
Despite inconsistent performances, Inter Milan appears evenly matched with River Plate, making a draw a strong possibility.
Prediction: Inter Milan 1-1 River Plate.