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Inter, Chivu changes the defence: what’s new and who misses out

Champions League

Inter

Shakhtar Donetsk

Inter have conceded 15 goals in nine matches this season, prompting their manager to seek a better balance. Bastoni plays down the defensive problems, putting many of the goals conceded down to individual errors. He also identifies the mental side as one of the main problems to have emerged in Europe. As for expectations, Bastoni urges people to keep them low, stressing that the Champions League remains a dream rather than a guaranteed objective. Inter must beat Shakhtar to keep alive their hopes of direct qualification among the top eight.

The numbers

Inter's expected line-up against Shakhtar tonight.INTER (3-5-2): Josep Martínez; Akanji, Bastoni, Carlos Augusto; Diouf, Barella, Çalhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Bonny, Thuram. Manager: Chivu.

The probable line-up

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The numbers

The probable line-up

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