Hellas Verona vs Inter Milan: Preview and Team Updates
Inter Milan is set to face Hellas Verona in a crucial Serie A match on Sunday, November 2. This fixture is significant for both clubs as they aim to secure valuable points in the league. The match will kick off at 11:30 AM BST at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in Verona, with referee Daniele Doveri officiating the game.
Hellas Verona: Updates and Challenges
The home side, Hellas Verona, is grappling with numerous injury concerns as they head into this match. Key absentees include:
- Unai Nunez (Defender)
- Al Musrati (Midfielder)
- Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro (Midfielder)
- Grigoris Kastanos (Midfielder)
- Suat Serdar (Midfielder) – Doubtful due to a muscular issue
- Tomas Suslov (Midfielder) – Unavailable
- Daniel Oyegoke (Defender) – Unavailable
In a recent setback, Akpa Akpro suffered an injury during warm-up before the match against Como, adding to Verona’s woes. If Serdar is unable to play, Cheikh Niasse or Moatasem Musrati could start in his position.
Inter Milan: Squad News and Form
On the other side, Inter Milan welcomes back striker Marcus Thuram, who has fully recovered from a hamstring injury. Thuram is expected to start on the bench as a precaution following his month-long absence. However, the team will still be without midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and defender Matteo Darmian due to injuries.
Following a disappointing 3-1 loss to Napoli, Inter made a strong comeback, defeating Fiorentina 3-0 at their home ground. Currently, they sit third in the Serie A standings with 18 points from nine matches, just three points behind joint-leaders Napoli and Roma. The team has been in excellent form, winning five of their last six league games.
Team Form and Statistics
Hellas Verona’s Struggles
Hellas Verona has not won any of their nine Serie A matches this season. They have recorded:
- 5 Draws
- 4 Defeats
Their performance has seen them collect only five points. Offensively, they have managed to score just five goals, one of the lowest in the league. Defensively, they have conceded 14 goals this season.
Inter Milan’s Recent Performance
Inter Milan has bounced back strongly after their defeat to Napoli. Their latest victory against Fiorentina was a confidence booster. They have won five matches, with only the loss to Napoli breaking their momentum in recent weeks.
Predicted Lineups
| Hellas Verona | Inter Milan |
|---|---|
| Montipò | Sommer |
| Bella-Kotchap | Akanji |
| Nelsson | Acerbi |
| Valentini | Bastoni |
| Belghali | Dumfries |
| Serdar | Barella |
| Gagliardini | Çalhanoğlu |
| Bernede | Sucic |
| Frese | Augusto |
| Giovane | Bonny |
| Orban | Lautaro Martinez |
How to Watch Hellas Verona vs Inter Milan
This match will be available for viewing on DAZN in the United Kingdom, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for Serie A this season.