The last effort before the final. for theInter of Inzaghi promises a quiet Saturday, even if Juric's Turin, in excellent form and determined to conquer eighth place (winning would mathematically be his, any other result would promote Fiorentina, victorious over Sassuolo yesterday), it is certainly not the ideal opponent to face. However, the Nerazzurri have already won the pass for the next Champions League and can enjoy 90 minutes without stress, waiting to be able to concentrate only on Istanbul and on a decidedly different night. Considering that Empoli and Lazio will experience a Saturday of total relaxation, it can be said that this championship Saturday is substantially interlocutory, unlike what will happen tomorrow evening, when Milan-Verona, Rome-Spezia and Udinese-Juventus they will put Europe and salvation up for grabs.
Turin – Inter (18.30 pm, DAZN)
Talking about a dress rehearsal would not be correct, given that tonight's Inter will be very different from the one that will face the Manchester City (by the way: today at 16 pm the Fa Cup will be played in the derby against United), but certainly Inzaghi, just 7 days from Istanbul, has the duty to present a team on the spot, mentally and physically ready to play for the Champions League. The idea is to rotate as many men as possiblei, both as regards the starting eleven and for the substitutions, in an attempt to give everyone minutes without risking injuries. In front of the TV, Wembley final permitting, Guardiola will also be there, determined to study every single detail of his opponent, which could give Inter further stimuli, even if it is clear that he is the Torino to have the most important reasons. The grenades are played the conference league last chances, even if everything is linked to a possible disqualification of Juventus by UEFA: in short, the games will not be decided tonight, but the grenades know they have a good percentage of success, provided obviously they beat Inter.
Turin – Inter, the lineups: maxi turnover in view of Istanbul, Lukaku is up front
A lot will come from Inzaghi's choices and the Nerazzurri's real motivations, because it's clear that the head will play an almost decisive role. Obviously, the coach has only one priority which is called Istanbul, so he will make his choices in a Manchester City key, giving rest to those who have played the most and calling into question those who need minutes to "stay on track". His 3-5-2 he will see Handanovic in goal, D'Ambrosio, De Vrij and Bastoni in defense, Bellanova, Gagliardini, Asllani, Calhanoglu and Gosens in midfield, Lukaku and Lautaro in attack. Spotlights first of all on Big Rom, who is holding onto a shirt with Dzeko: Lautaro's partner is Inzaghi's biggest doubt, even if even in midfield there are Brozovic-Mkhitaryan and Dimarco-Gosens ballots. On the other hand, a match from inside or outside for Torino, who will try to grab eighth place (winning would be his, given the direct clashes in favor with Fiorentina) with a 3-4-2-1 with Milinkovic-Savic between the posts, Gravillon, Schuurs and Buongiorno in the back, Singo, Ricci, Ilic and Rodriguez in the midfield, Miranchuk and Vlasic behind the lone striker Sanabria.
Empoli – Lazio (at 21, DAZN)
Nothing up for grabs in Castellani's postponement, unless you consider second place as a goal. There Lazio however, he has already earned the right to participate in the next one Super Cup (it will be a 4-a-side tournament with Napoli, Inter and Fiorentina), which is why he will take the field without any particular ranking requirements, but trying to win and end a great season in the best possible way. Conquering a place in the next Champions League is worth (almost) as much as a victory, because if it is true that the Biancocelesti ended their midweek commitments early, it is also true that arriving in the first four it is a great goal, unthinkable at the beginning of the season, when many thought that Roma were much more accredited. Instead it will be Sarri who will participate in the most important cup, while Mourinho, assuming he stays, will have to settle for Europe or the Conference League.
Empoli – Lazio, the formations: Sarri closes with the best formation
The Biancoceleste coach wants to greet the season with a success, perhaps without conceding goals, which is why he will rely on the best possible formation, net of the unavailability of Cataldi and Marusic. His 4-3-3 thus he will see Provedel in goal, Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli and Hysaj in defense, Milinkovic-Savic, Vecino and Luis Alberto in midfield, Felipe Anderson, Immobile and Zaccagni in attack. Zanetti, without Marin and Baldanzi, will confirm the 4-2-3-1 of Verona with Vicario between the posts, Stojanovic, Ismajli, Luperto and Parisi in the back department, Grassi and Bandinelli in the midfield, Akpa Akpro, Fazzini and Cambiaghi behind the lone striker Piccoli.
