Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi could usurp Stefan de Vrij’s starting spot in the Derby della Madonnina.
The two giants will meet for the first time this season on Saturday.
It will be a clash between the two teams leading the Serie A rankings.
After 3 wins and keeping clean sheets many times, many people expect Inter coach Simone Inzaghi to keep the starting lineup in the first 3 matches.
However, Sky Sport predicts only one change in the squad.
Sources claim that Acerbi has now surpassed de Vrij in the race for the starting spot.
The 35-year-old suffered an injury during pre-season that forced him to miss the first three matches of the season.
With the Italian player absent, the Dutchman took advantage of the opportunity to regain the starting position he lost last season.
De Vrij is showing encouraging signs in recent weeks.
This morning, the media still considered him the favorite to retain his position.
However, Acerbi is gradually gaining ground.
But sources believe Inzaghi will make a final decision on Saturday morning.
As for the rest of the squad, Yann Sommer will start in goal, while Matteo Darmian and Alessandro Bastoni will take their place at the back.
Inzaghi will release Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco on the wings.
In midfield, Hakan Calhanoglu will start between Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Davide Frattesi will add energy in the second half.
Finally, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez will lead the team with French striker Marcus Thuram at his side.