Sat May 03 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Inter Milan to Rotate Heavily Against Verona After Barcelona Thriller
**Milan, Italy** – Inter Milan is set to make wholesale changes to its starting lineup for Saturday’s Serie A clash against Hellas Verona, according to multiple Italian reports. Only one player from Wednesday’s thrilling Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona – centre-back Yann Bisseck – is expected to retain his place.
The Nerazzurri, locked in a tight title race with Napoli (just three points separate the teams with four games remaining), face a crucial league match before Tuesday’s Champions League return leg against Barcelona. The first leg ended in a 3-3 draw.
With coach Simone Inzaghi suspended, and key players like Lautaro Martínez (injured), Hakan Çalhanoğlu (suspended), and potentially Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan (rested), Inter is expected to field a significantly different team. Even goalkeeper Yann Sommer could be replaced by Josep Martinez. Other anticipated changes include Dumfries and Dimarco being replaced by Darmian and Zalewski respectively.
Barcelona is also anticipated to make widespread changes for their La Liga match against Real Valladolid on Saturday. Reports suggest up to eight changes, including a potential return for goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The strategic rotations highlight the importance both teams place on progressing in the Champions League, while still aiming for strong finishes in their respective domestic leagues.
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