It’s reported Juventus finally have their first choice midfield, while Inter could start 18-year-old Rey Manaj.

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With only a few hours until the big game at San Siro, there are some surprising rumours circulating about the line-ups.

Inter are without Adem Ljajic after he picked up an injury on international duty with Serbia, while Stevan Jovetic is not 100 per cent fit either.

It’s reported Juventus finally have their first choice midfield, while Inter could start 18-year-old Rey Manaj.

The Derby d’Italia kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview.

With only a few hours until the big game at San Siro, there are some surprising rumours circulating about the line-ups.

Inter are without Adem Ljajic after he picked up an injury on international duty with Serbia, while Stevan Jovetic is not 100 per cent fit either.

With this in mind, Roberto Mancini is believed to be considering a debut Serie A start for 18-year-old striker Manaj.

He hit the headlines this week after insulting Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi via Facebook, then apologising for a “misunderstanding.”

He’d complete the trident attack with Ivan Perisic and the anti-Juve hitman Mauro Icardi.

The return of Joao Miranda and Jeison Murillo in defence means Gary Medel is pushed forward into midfield, benching Geoffrey Kondogbia.

As for Juventus, they are without Stephan Lichtsteiner and Martin Caceres.

Paul Pogba, Alvaro Morata and Roberto Pereyra all picked up injuries on international duty, but should be passed fit to start tonight.

It would be the first time Max Allegri has been able to use his first choice midfield with Claudio Marchisio, Sami Khedira and Pogba.

Paulo Dybala is tipped to partner Morata, as Mario Mandzukic is not 100 per cent fit.

Inter: Handanovic; Santon, Murillo, Miranda, Juan Jesus; Guarin, Felipe Melo, Medel; Perisic; Icardi, Manaj

Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Cuadrado, Khedira, Hernanes, Pogba, Evra; Dybala, Morata

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