Stefano Sensi is pushing for a return to the Inter starting XI in the Champions League tonight, while Borussia Dortmund wait on Marco Reus.
It kicks off in Germany at 20.00 GMT and is practically decisive for qualification to the Round of 16, seeing as the Nerazzurri won 2-0 at San Siro, putting these teams level on four points.
Kwadwo Asamoah, Roberto Gagliardini, Alexis Sanchez and Danilo D’Ambrosio did not make the trip, so Cristiano Biraghi will start on the left side of the five-man midfield.
Stefano Sensi is pushing for a return to the Inter starting XI in the Champions League tonight, while Borussia Dortmund wait on Marco Reus.
It kicks off in Germany at 20.00 GMT and is practically decisive for qualification to the Round of 16, seeing as the Nerazzurri won 2-0 at San Siro, putting these teams level on four points.
Kwadwo Asamoah, Roberto Gagliardini, Alexis Sanchez and Danilo D’Ambrosio did not make the trip, so Cristiano Biraghi will start on the left side of the five-man midfield.
Antonio Candreva was rested at the weekend so that he can take the right flank, but Valentino Lazaro is an option after an impressive display against Bologna on Saturday.
The main question for Antonio Conte is in the middle, as Stefano Sensi has recovered from his muscular injury and is pushing Matias Vecino for a starting role.
Much will depend on Sensi’s fitness levels and whether he is considered ready for the tempo of the game.
Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez lead the way, as the Argentine is seeking a third straight Champions League match on target.
Borussia Dortmund’s big debate is around captain Marco Reus, who did not take part in the last training session and who coach Lucien Favre confirmed would be a decision going down to the wire.
Paco Alcacer is available again, but should be on the bench, with Mario Götze supported by Jadon Sancho, Julian Brandt and Thorgen Hazard.
Although they changed their system to three at the back in order to stifle Inter at San Siro, BVB should return to their usual 4-2-3-1 shape.
Marcel Schmelzer is still on the treatment table.
The Germans are unbeaten on home turf this season in all competition.
Probable line-ups
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Bürki; Hakimi, Akanji, Hummels, Guerreiro; Witsel, Delaney; Sancho, Brandt, Hazard; Götze
Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic; Godin, De Vrij, Skriniar; Candreva, Vecino, Brozovic, Barella, Biraghi; Lautaro Martinez; R Lukaku
Ref: Makkelie (NED)