Simone Inzaghi is expected to name a full strength Inter side when the Nerazzurri make the short trip over to face Monza in Serie A on Saturday evening. 

Benjamin Pavard and Alessandro Bastoni are likely to make their second starts back in the Inter line-up after their respective recent injuries, while Francesco Acerbi is also likely to keep his place. 

The only expected change is at left wing-back, where Federico Dimarco is tipped to return in place of Carlos Augusto. His counterpart on the right flank will be Denzel Dumfries, while Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu and Henrikh Mkhitaryan make up the midfield three. 

Serie A’s leading goalscorer Lautaro Martinez will be joined in attack by regular partner Marcus Thuram. 

Monza, who secured an important three points with a 3-2 victory away against Frosinone last weekend, are expected to line-up in similar fashion for the visit of the Nerazzurri. 

Goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio misses out through the injury he suffered in the previous game. 

Pablo Mari could return at centre-back, in which case Roberto Gagliardini would likely revert back to his natural position in midfield. 

Kick-off is set for 19.45 GMT.

Monza (3-4-2-1): Sorrentino; D’Ambrosio, Mari, Caldirola; Periera, Gagliardini, Pessina, Ciurria; Colpani, Carboni; Mota. 

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram. 

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