Cristian Chivu’s Inter will take on Urawa Red Diamonds in their FIFA Club World Cup match this Saturday following a 1-1 draw against Monterrey. After parting ways with manager Simone Inzaghi, who led the team to a UEFA Champions League final defeat, they welcomed back club legend Chivu. The team must secure a victory against Urawa to progress to the knockout stage, while they’re also anticipating a tough fixture against River Plate next week.
Key Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 21
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Oregon
- Odds: Inter -550; Draw +550; Urawa Reds +1200
Possible Lineups:
- Inter: Sommer; Pavard, de Vrij, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Frattesi, Asllani, Barella, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Sebastiano Esposito.
- Urawa Reds: Nishikawa; Ishihara, Danilo Boza, Hoibraaten, Naganuma; Yasui, Gustafson; Kaneko, Watanabe, Matheus Savio; Matsuo.
Player to Watch: Sebastiano Esposito is expected to step up after Marcus Thuram suffered a minor injury. With his brother on the bench, this could be a crucial match for him to show his worth amid transfer speculation.
Will Inter Improve? After a rocky tournament start, fans are keen to see how Inter responds to the challenges posed by recent managerial changes and injuries. A win on Saturday is crucial before facing River Plate on Wednesday.
