Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Pio Esposito will miss the team’s Serie A opener against Torino due to suspension.
Inter Milan are gearing up for its Serie A opener against Torino on August 25, but the team will have to do without two key players. Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and striker Francesco Pio Esposito will both be serving suspensions, leaving coach Cristian Chivu to fill the gaps in his lineup.
Calhanoglu’s suspension comes from an accumulation of yellow cards, with the midfielder picking up a booking against Como in the last match of last season. This will be his first game on the sidelines, and Inter Milan will need to find a suitable replacement to fill his role.
Meanwhile, Esposito’s suspension comes after he picked up a yellow card in the second leg of Spezia’s Serie B promotion playoff final against Cremonese. This was his last booking for a suspension, and the 20-year-old will miss Inter’s opener against Torino.
The suspensions will undoubtedly pose a challenge for Inter Milan’s new coach, Cristian Chivu, who will be making his Serie A debut against Torino. Chivu replaced Simone Inzaghi on the bench during the summer and has been preparing the team for the new season.
Despite the setback, Inter Milan will look to start the season strong and make a statement against Torino. The team has been working hard in training, and Chivu will need to come up with a winning strategy to overcome the absence of Calhanoglu and Esposito.
