| Inter Milan vs Bologna | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Inter Milan vs Bologna
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COMPETITION :
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Supercoppa Semi Final
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| DATE: |
20-12-2025
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TIME:
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12.30 AM IST
11.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Riyadh |
Inter’s injury situation is a mixed one ahead of the clash, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu having recovered from an adductor problem and Matteo Darmian set to return after almost three months out. However, Simone Inzaghi will still be without two regular starters.
Veteran centre-back Francesco Acerbi remains sidelined with a thigh injury, while wing-back Denzel Dumfries has undergone ankle surgery and is not expected back until March.
Up front, there is once again a three-way battle to partner Lautaro Martínez, the Supercoppa’s all-time top scorer. The Inter captain currently shares that record with compatriot Paulo Dybala on four goals. Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny are all pushing for a starting role alongside him.
For Bologna, fellow Argentine striker Santiago Castro is expected to lead the line after Thijs Dallinga failed to capitalise on his opportunity against Juventus. Whoever starts up front should receive support from Italy international Riccardo Orsolini, who has registered five goal contributions in his last six appearances against Inter.
Meanwhile, experienced midfielder Remo Freuler and first-choice goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski are the headline absentees for the Rossoblù. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano also faces defensive concerns, with Martin Vitík and Nicolò Casale injured, while Jhon Lucumí continues to struggle with a tendon issue. Fortunately for Bologna, Heggem’s pending suspension applies only to Serie A and will not affect this fixture.