Inzaghi makes Dimarco decision ahead of Bayern-Inter quarter-final

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Inzaghi makes Dimarco decision ahead of Bayern-Inter quarter-final

Simone Inzaghi has reportedly decided, definitively, that Federico Dimarco will not start in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night, but the Italy international should be available to appear off the bench if required.

Inzaghi mentioned during his pre-match press conference that four Nerazzurri players were substituted off during the 2-2 Serie A draw with Parma due to fitness concerns, with Alessandro Bastoni and Federico Dimarco among them.

Reports Inzaghi has made Dimarco decision for Bayern-Inter​

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Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Atalanta in Milan, on February 28, 2024. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images)

Bastoni is expected to start, however, Dimarco was considered the team’s only doubt heading into the Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena.

According to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inzaghi has now reached a definitive decision to not risk Dimarco against Bayern. The coach reportedly informed the players of his decision during the morning’s meeting at the team hotel several hours ahead of kick-off.

Carlos Augusto is expected to start at left wing-back, although Dimarco could be deployed from the substitutes’ bench if required. Matteo Darmian is likely to start on the opposite flank in place of the injured Denzel Dumfries.

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