Inter will be aiming to advance further in their pursuit of the Scudetto as they prepare to face a struggling Empoli side at San Siro this evening. The encounter between the Nerazzurri and the Tuscan outfit is scheduled to commence at 19:45 UK time at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan.
Inter, on the brink of clinching their 20th Scudetto, have exhibited near-perfect form domestically throughout the season. Prior to their recent draw with Napoli, Simone Inzaghi’s men secured victory in 10 consecutive matches, solidifying their status as frontrunners for the league title.
However, the Nerazzurri will be without the services of Stefan de Vrij, Juan Cuadrado, and Marko Arnautovic, all sidelined due to injuries.
In contrast, Empoli experienced a brief resurgence in form at the onset of the new year, securing victories against Salernitana and Sassuolo. Nevertheless, their performance has faltered in recent weeks, suffering three consecutive defeats against Cagliari, Milan, and Bologna, leaving them tied on points with 18th-placed Frosinone.
Empoli’s roster is further depleted by the absence of Tyronne Ebuehi due to a severe knee injury, while Ardian Ismajli and Alberto Grassi are both doubtful for the match. Youssef Maleh is also unavailable due to suspension.
In their previous encounter in September, Inter emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Empoli, courtesy of a freekick from Federico Dimarco.
Probable line-ups for Inter vs Empoli
Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram.
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Caprile; Bereszynski, Walukiewicz, Luperto; Gyasi, Marin, Fazzini, Pezzella; Zurkowski, Cambiaghi; Niang.