Cristian Chivu has thoroughly shuffled the pack ahead of the match against Parma, and it remains anyone’s guess which Inter side we will see. In any case, the Nerazzurri will have a new look at the San Siro, at least in defence, with Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni expected to start on the bench. The Swiss international played all four matches for his national team, while Bastoni featured in the last three. John Stones is injured. There is also uncertainty over whether Josep Martínez will start in goal. He was unconvincing at the beginning of the season, although Spain manager Luis de la Fuente still called him up to the national team. Ivan Provedel is more than an adequate alternative, and it seems only a matter of time before he gets his chance. The composition of Inter’s three-man defence will be interesting to watch, particularly whether Chivu will entrust the role of the dominant defender to the experienced Benjamin Pavard or Yann Bisseck, who has made an excellent start to the season. Carlos Augusto is also in contention.Milan and Inter players most active during the international breakChanges are expected in midfield as well. Hakan Calhanoglu has only just recovered from injury and, with Inter facing nine matches in 29 days, Chivu may decide to ease him back into action gradually. That could open the door for Aleksandar Stanković to start from the first minute. Nicolo Barella is the only guaranteed starter in midfield, with Petar Sucic, Piotr Zieliński and Henrikh Mkhitaryan competing for the final spot right up until kick-off. Despite optimistic suggestions that he might make his first start for Inter, England international Djed Spence is not expected to do so. However, the former Tottenham player will almost certainly get his chance in the second half. The return of Federico Dimarco on the left flank is important news for Chivu.Nuovo #SanSiro. Dopo la decisione del #Tar di respingere i ricorsi contro il nuovo impianto, Inter e Milan accelerano sul progetto da 2,3 miliardi di euro. ll sindaco #Sala chiede tempi certi per non perdere Euro 2032. E intanto prende forma il piano finanziario che coinvolge alcune delle principali banche internazionali. I dettagli con Silvia Sgaravatti @SSgaravatti— Class CNBC (@classcnbc) October 9, 2026 Lautaro Martínez returned from Argentina on Thursday but wants to play against Parma tonight. Pio Esposito is equally eager after being galvanised by scoring another two goals for the Azzurri, while Marcus Thuram is certain to start. There is also considerable curiosity surrounding Alberto Gilardino’s managerial debut on the Parma bench, particularly given the deep impression he left as a player at the club. In fact, Parma was where he spent some of the best years of his playing career.SERIE A – MATCHDAY 6Saturday16.00: (3.15) Genoa (3.35) Fiorentina (2.30)19.00: (1.13) Inter (9.00) Parma (17.0) 21.45: (1.48) Napoli (4.40) Frosinone (6.75) Sunday13.30: (2.55) Como (3.40) Roma (2.70) 16.00: (1.60) Lazio (3.90) Monza (6.00) 16.00: (4.00) Lecce (3.45) Bologna (1.95)19.00: (4.40) Sassuolo (3.50) Milan (1.85) 21.45: (6.00) Cagliari (3.90) Juventus (1.60)Monday19.30: (1.55) Atalanta (4.20) Venezia (5.90)21.45: (2.35) Torino (3.30) Udinese (3.10) ***odds are subject to change***