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Official Starting Lineups – Urawa Red Diamonds: Luis Henrique Starts
Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Luis Henrique at wingback against Urawa Red Diamonds. Today's second FIFA Club World Cup group stage match kicks off at 21.00 CET. Inter Milan take on Urawa Red Diamonds this evening. It will be their second group stage match at the Club World Cup. Advertisement The Nerazzurri drew 1-1 with Mexican side Monterrey in their group stage opener. Therefore, Inter will feel that they must get a win against Japanese side Urawa Reds this evening in order to take control in the group. In his second match in charge, Inter coach Cristian Chivu has made three changes. In goal, though, there are no surprises – Yann Sommer takes up his usual starting place. Then, in defense, Stefan de Vrij replaces Francesco Acerbi in the middle of a back three along with Alessandro Bastoni and Benjamin Pavard. Luis Henrique Starts For The First Time PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 6: Luis Henrique of Botafogo looks at the ball during the match between Internacional and Botafogo as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Beira-Rio Stadium on December 6, 2023 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro H. Tesch/Getty Images) Meanwhile, the most notable name on the teamsheet is that of Luis Henrique. Advertisement The Brazilian wingback had already come off the bench for Inter against Monterrey. However, this evening he makes his first start for Inter after joining from Marseille earlier this month. Next, in midfield, Nicolo Barella and Kristjan Asllani keep their places for Inter. However, Henrikh Mkhitaryan drops to the bench. Sebastiano Esposito & Nicola Zalewski Start Behind Lautaro Martinez TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Nicola Zalewski meanwhiule. However. Therefore. Therefore. However. of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) At left-wingback, meanwhile, Carlos Augusto maintains his starting spot from the match against Monterrey. Therefore, Federico Dimarco starts on the bench once again. Then, Inter coach Chivu has switched to a 3-4-2-1 formation. Therefore, rather than a strike partnership, there are two attacking midfielders playing behind Lautaro Martinez. Advertisement The two players who flank the Inter captain are Sebastiano Esposito and Nicola Zalewski. In terms of injuries, meanwhile, Inter are without all of Yann Bisseck, Denzel Dumfries, Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, Piotr Zielinski, and Marcus Thuram. Meanwhile, Mehdi Taremi remains in his home country of Iran. The 32-year-old has been unable to travel to the US due to the closure of Iranian airspace amid the escalating conflict with Israel. Official Starting Lineups: Inter Milan Vs Urawa Red Diamonds: Luis Henrique Makes Full Debut Inter Milan (3-4-2-1): Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Nicolo Barella, Kristjan Asllani, Carlos Augusto; Nicola Zalewski, Sebastiano Esposito, Lautaro Martinez. Substitutes: Josep Martinez, Raffaele Di Gennaro, Alessandro Calligaris, Francesco Acerbi, Tomas Palacios, Gabriele Re Cecconi, Matteo Darmian, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Cocchi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Petar Sucic, Tomas Berenbruch, Valentin Carboni, Giacomo De Pieri, Francesco Pio Esposito. Coach: Cristian Chivu. Suspended: no one. Injured and unavailable: Piotr Zielinski, Mehdi Taremi, Yann Bisseck, Hakan Calhanoglu, Denzel Dumfries, Davide Frattesi, Marcus Thuram. Urawa Red Diamonds (4-2-3-1): Nishikawa; H. Ishihara, Danilo Boza, Høibråten, Ogiwara; Gustafson, Yasui; Kaneko, Matheus Savio, Watanabe; Matsuo. Substitutes: Niekawa, Nemoto, Inoue, Matsumoto, Nitta, Hayakawa, Okubo, Sekine, Naganuma, Takahashi, Thiago, Komori, Yoshida, Nakajima. Coach: Skorza. Suspended: no one. Injured and unavailable: no one.
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2 days ago
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Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds odds, predictions: FIFA Club World Cup picks, best bets Saturday
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We should get a pretty good idea of how seriously Inter Milan is taking the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday. The Italians were not at their best in a 1-1 draw against Monterrey in their opening match, adding to concerns that Inter would have a tough time getting up for this tournament after a grueling season that saw them finish as runners-up in both Serie A and the Champions League. Inter had a two-week break before heading to North America for the Club World Cup after falling just short of a historic season, so it's not a shock they were stodgy in their tilt with Monterrey. Inter fell behind by one goal early, but clawed back into the match and secured a 1-1 draw. Saturday's match with Urawa Red Diamonds should be a walk in the park for La Beneamata on paper, but if Inter are disinterested, the Japanese side are a threat to pull off a stunner at Lumen Field in Seattle. Urawa were also uninspiring in their opening match, a 3-1 loss to River Plate, and they'll likely need to pull the upset to have any chance of moving on in this tournament. The Red Diamonds were the only team in Group E that didn't get a point, and they'll be underdogs again in their final match of Round 1 against Monterrey. Yann Sommer of Inter Milan during a break in play at the FIFA Club World Cup. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters It's a massive ask, but Urawa have to go for this win. That should lead to a more aggressive approach from the Japanese side, which should leave them vulnerable to Inter's counterattack. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps And given how they defended against River Plate, that could lead to disaster. If Inter brings anything close to their A-game, they should be able to get us to this Over on their own. The Play: Over 3.5 goals (+130, FanDuel) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
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2 days ago
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Ex Bayern Munich Star Declares Inter Milan ‘Must Win' Vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Adds ‘Chivu Has A Strong Communication Style, I Like Him'
Ex Bayern Munich Star Declares Inter Milan 'Must Win' Vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Adds 'Chivu Has A Strong Communication Style, I Like Him' Yann Sommer feels that Inter Milan 'must win' in their Club World Cup group stage match against Urawa Red Diamonds today. The 36-year-old spoke to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews. He also gave his thoughts on newly-arrived Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu. Advertisement Inter Milan take on Urawa Red Diamonds in the Club World Cup this evening. The Japanese team will be their second opponent of the group stage. The Nerazzurri drew 1-1 with Mexican side Monterrey in their first match of the group stage. Therefore, it is clearly important to record a win against Urawa Reds. Inter's final match of the group stage, meanwhile, comes against Argentine giants River Plate. That match next week could be a real marquee clash, and decisive for reaching the knockouts. Inter Milan certainly won't want to bomb out of the tournament at the group stage. The knockout rounds will be lucrative on a financial level. And furthermore, an important opportunity to send a message and bounce back after the Champions League final. Yann Sommer: 'Inter Milan Must Win' Vs Urawa Red Diamonds LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 11: Yann Sommer #1 of FC Internazionale Milano speaks with media after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) Inter keeper Yann Sommer said that against Urawa Reds this evening 'we have to win, period.' Advertisement 'We have to give everything,' added the former Bayern Munich goalkeeper. 'Including today in the final training session and in the final video sessions.' 'We'll try to play a great match,' Sommer said of facing the Japanese team. 'With a lot of energy, as we've always tried to do this season.' Sommer called Urawa Reds 'a team with a lot of running.' 'They're also technically very high quality.' 'We aren't very familiar with them' Sommer admitted. 'But we're preparing well.' Sommer noted that Urawa Red Diamonds are 'dangerous.' 'But we have to play a great match. Both in terms of technique and energy.' Advertisement 'Hopefully everything goes well,' Sommer added. Meanwhile, the Inter goalkeeper stated that new coach Cristian Chivu 'has a very strong style of communication with the players.' And that is the case 'even on the pitch.' Sommer noted that Chivu 'was a great player with a lot of experience.' 'There are also some differences in training under him. I'm liking it.'
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12-06-2025
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Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Admits Inter Milan ‘Not Very Familiar With Our Opponents' At FIFA Club World Cup – ‘We Need To Prepare For Them'
Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Admits Inter Milan 'Not Very Familiar With Our Opponents' At FIFA Club World Cup – 'We Need To Prepare For Them' Goalkeeper Yann Sommer admits that Inter Milan are 'not very familiar' with their opposition at the Club World Cup. The 36-year-old spoke to broadcaster CGTN Sports Scene, via FCInterNews. He also stressed that the Nerazzurri will have to prepare for the new challenges in their upcoming matches. Advertisement Inter Milan are in the United States. The Nerazzurri arrived today, in anticipation of kicking off their campaign in the Club World Cup this summer. Inter will begin the competition with a group stage clash with Monterrey. That match will take place at the Rose Bowl in California. It will take place at 6:00 PM local time on the evening of next Tuesday, the 17th. However, that will be 3.00 CET the following morning in Europe. Then, matches against the likes of Urawa Red Diamonds from Japan and Argentine giants River Plate will follow. These are fixtures in which the Nerazzurri must face opposition they'd never play against in virtually any other circumstances. Yann Sommer Admits Inter 'Not Familiar' With Club World Cup Opposition MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Upon arriving in the United States with the team, Inter keeper Yann Sommer commented that 'it's been a long journey to get here.' Advertisement 'But now we're focusing on the group stage matches,' he added. 'We're happy to be here.' 'Now it will be important for us to prepare as best we can,' said Sommer. 'We're not very familiar with our opponents yet.' Then, the former Bayern Munich and Borussia Monchengladbach keeper remarked that 'we'll be playing in a great stadium.' 'Hopefully there will be a great atmosphere and match.'
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01-06-2025
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Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Admits Inter Milan ‘Lacked Courage' In Champions League Final Defeat Vs PSG
Ex Bayern Munich Veteran Admits Inter Milan 'Lacked Courage' In Champions League Final Defeat Vs PSG Yann Sommer admits that Inter Milan 'lacked courage' in the Champions League final against PSG yesterday evening. The former Bayern Munich keeper reflected on the 5-0 defeat speaking to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan did not just lose in yesterday's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Nerazzurri conceded a shocking five goals. And at the other end of the pitch, there didn't look to be much chance of Inter finding the back of the net. On both and physical and a technical level, PSG just looked several steps ahead of Inter. The Nerazzurri showed their age and a bit of mental and physical fatigue. The result was nothing short of humiliation on the biggest stage in European football. Yann Sommer: 'Inter Lacked Courage' In Champions League Final Vs PSG MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) After the final, Inter keeper Yann Sommer admitted that 'PSG deserved to win the match.' Advertisement 'They played a good match,' the 36-year-old went on. 'We didn't have courage,' Sommer admitted. 'From the first minute, we allowed them too much space between the lines,' he added. 'So it's tough, we didn't do well at all.' Meanwhile, Sommer also expressed the view that even with the scoreline in their defeat to PSG in the final, it wasn't all bad for Inter this season. 'I'm disappointed,' said the Swiss goalkeeper. 'But also proud of this team that had a great Champions League campaign.' 'Clearly losing by 5-0 in a Champions League final is too much,' Sommer made clear.
