Inter Milan and Atalanta launch their quest for the first trophy of the season as they compete in the semi-finals of the Italian Super Cup.
The Nerazzurri, on behalf of the champions of Serie A, remain strong suitors by the name of the League despite access to winter holidays in third place, dragging Napoli and their rivals in the semifinals, Atalanta.
However, Inter turn out to have rediscovered their dominant form from last season. A dominant 3-0 win over Cagliari at Sardinia at the weekend marked their fifth straight win, signalling a resurgence of their power and confidence.
LOOK: Inter Milan vs Atalanta live in Paramount (Trial Free)
Meanwhile, Atalanta have been in scintillating form this season, leading the Serie A standings and maintaining an impressive 13-match unbeaten streak in the league, which includes 11 wins. If there’s a team capable of challenging Inter’s momentum, it’s this Atalanta side, which seems to have elevated its performance to a new level.
Despite their strong run, Atalanta enter the Super Cup after a rare stumble, having settled for a 1-1 draw against Lazio in their most recent outing. This sets the stage for an intriguing battle between two of Italy’s finest sides.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here is how to look at this Italian Super Cup semifinal in the United States:
TV channel: –Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not to be had for live television in the United States. The streaming features must be had on Paramount, which recently offered a seven-day loose trial.
Stream: Italian Super Cup matches in the USA U. S. On Paramount (Free Trial)
This semifinal of the Italian Super Cup takes a position in the Al-Awwal Park in Riad, Saudi Arabia and on Thursday, January 2 at 10 p. m. Local time.
Here’s how that time across the United States:
Inter Milan faces demanding defensive situations while preparing for their opposition to Atalanta, with Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard excluded due to injuries.
Backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro is also unavailable, leaving the Nerazzurri with limited at the back.
Despite those absences, Inter’s attacking chimney strength remains intact. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram are due to the Nerazzurri aiming to outplay their opponents.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, on the left): Sommer (GK) – Bisseck, Vrij, Bastoni – Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco – Thuram, Martinez.
Injured: Di Gennaro (Finger), Acerbi (thigh), Pavard (hamstrings), Darmian (doubtful)
Suspended:
The Atalanta attack will lose Gianluca Scamacca, who remains far while recovering from a summer LCA injury. Mateo Retagui, key to foreign Italy in its Arsenal attacker, will also miss the meeting, reducing its intensity in advance.
Atalanta, meanwhile, will look to their midfield dominance to dictate the game and exploit Inter’s weakened defense.
Atalanta predicted XI (3-4-1-2 on the left): Carnecchi (GK) – Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac – Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta – Pasalic – by Ketelaere, Lookman.
HEADLINE: Scamacca (ACL), Retegui (thigh), Ruggeri (finger)
Suspended:
Credit where it is due, Inter has had the form of a remarkable resurgence. Far with a narrow victory and a position in the final of the Super Cup.
Prediction: Inter 2-1 Atalanta
All the time and
Thursday, January 2
Friday, January 3
If you buy a product or log in for an account one of the links on our site, we can get compensation. Learn more>
Syed Talib Haider is a sports news manufacturer that is executed in English Publishing.