Cristian Chivu rotates Stefan de Vrij into his defensive lineup for Inter Milan’s Serie A trip to Lecce.
The Nerazzurri head coach freshens up his backline following the midweek Champions League defeat in Bodo, according to Sky Sport.
De Vrij slots in alongside Bisseck and Bastoni in a back three, with Chivu making calculated changes after a difficult night in Norway.
The absences do not stop there, as per Sky, via FCInter1908.
Barella and Calhanoglu both serve suspensions.
Lecce Vs Inter – Dumfries & Lautaro Sit Out As De Vrij Starts For Chivu
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Denzel Dumfries of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Meanwhile Dumfries and Lautaro Martinez will remain sidelined through injury alongside the suspended Turkish midfielder.
In midfield, Zielinski takes the pivot role with Frattesi and Sucic either side of him.
Dimarco and Luis Henrique return at wing-back, giving Inter width and attacking thrust down both flanks.
Up front, Bonny partners Marcus Thuram with Lautaro absent.
Lecce will line up in a 4-2-3-1 under Eusebio Di Francesco, with Cheddira leading the line supported by Pierotti, Gandelman and Sottil behind him.