Inter’s crucial stretch: Squad rotation, injury updates, and Bologna showdown

Simone Inzaghi will make changes for the crucial Serie A match against Bologna: the latest from Appiano and when Dumfries will return.

Simone Inzaghi is expected to make changes for the crucial Serie A clash against Bologna. Here are the latest updates from Appiano Gentile, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.it.

"Yesterday in Appiano there was that electric atmosphere you get before a long-dreamed night, like Wednesday’s game against the mighty Bayern. 

At the training center, there was the usual recovery session for those who secured an epic qualification, while those who came off the bench on Wednesday had a proper training session: the battle-hardened starters were particularly fatigued, and this will influence the choices for the Easter weekend lineup.

On Sunday, Inter Milan head to Bologna—a tough ground in recent years. But the coaching staff is also thinking ahead to the next battle: the return leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against AC Milan on Wednesday, the 23rd. 

There will be room for much of the squad, spread across the two fixtures, but the players' level of fatigue will be decisive in tomorrow’s pre-match evaluations.

At the Dall’Ara, former Bologna striker Arnautovic could find a spot up front and is the primary alternative to Inzaghi’s usual attackers. Next to him, only half of the 'ThuLa' (Thuram-Lautaro duo) is expected—either Lautaro or Thuram.

Meanwhile, injured players Dumfries and Zielinski continue their recovery. 

The Dutchman is slightly ahead and the goal is to have him at least on the bench either for the match against Roma or the first leg against Barcelona on April 30.

In addition to discussing Inzaghi’s contract renewal plans, club president Beppe Marotta also spoke to Sky yesterday about the euphoric moment after qualification to the Champions League: “We’re happy, but the journey is far from over. We face Barcelona on equal footing. Winning the Champions League is the only thing I’m still missing: dreams often come true, and you have to believe in them…

But with a warning: “The most important match of the year is the one against Bologna—they're the team in the best form right now,” he said."