Coach Chivu has made crucial decisions regarding the team’s lineup. Hakan Calhanoglu will not be part of the starting eleven, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan stepping in to take his place. Additionally, Bonny is on standby and prepared to play if Marcus Thuram is unable to feature.
The reasons for these changes are clear: Calhanoglu, the Turkish midfielder, is still struggling with his physical condition and is not yet fully fit. Meanwhile, the French forward, Thuram, was affected by a fever attack last night, raising doubts about his availability. In total, a significant eight changes are expected compared to the squad that took the field for the Coppa Italia match against Como earlier this week.