{"id":23082,"date":"2026-03-08T19:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=23082"},"modified":"2026-03-08T19:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:10:13","slug":"ac-milan-vs-inter-milan-official-starting-lineups-francesco-pio-esposito-ange-yoan-bonny-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=23082","title":{"rendered":"AC Milan Vs Inter Milan \u2013 Official Starting Lineups: Francesco Pio Esposito &amp; Ange-Yoan Bonny Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><strong>Cristian Chivu has named his Inter Milan side for tonight\u2019s Milan derby, with Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny leading the line, a fixture that could go a long way toward deciding the Scudetto with the Nerazzurri looking to open up a thirteen-point lead over their city rivals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first derby of the season remains a painful memory for <a href=\"https:\/\/sempreinter.com\/2026\/03\/07\/milan-inter-chivu-pio-esposito-bonny-partnership\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chivu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Chivu<\/strong><\/a>, who was beaten in a match Inter largely dominated.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Tonight, the Romanian coach intends to break a negative run stretching back beyond the second star derby and close that circle once and for all.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QnZnSgFIY9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:official lineups for tonight\u2019s Serie A match;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>official lineups for tonight\u2019s Serie A match<\/strong><\/a>, which kicks off at San Siro, have now been confirmed.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">AC Milan Vs Inter Milan \u2013 Esposito &amp; Bonny Lead The Line Together For First Time<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>MILAN, ITALY \u2013 JANUARY 23: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team\u2019s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The major talking point comes up front, where Chivu is forced into an unprecedented attacking combination.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempreinter.com\/2026\/03\/06\/milan-inter-injured-lautaro-europe-decisive-goals\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lautaro Martinez;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Lautaro Martinez<\/strong><\/a> remains unavailable through injury.<\/p>\n<p>Although the captain takes his place on the bench to offer support and leadership from the dugout.<\/p>\n<p>More significantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/sempreinter.com\/2026\/03\/07\/milan-inter-chivu-thuram-fever-bastoni-mature\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Marcus Thuram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Marcus Thuram<\/strong><\/a> has been struck down by fever and tonsillitis in the days leading up to the match.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the Frenchman will miss tonight\u2019s crunch match.<\/p>\n<section class=\"consent\" \/>That opens the door for Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny to start together for the very first time this season.<\/p>\n<p>The young duo have shared only brief spells on the pitch together across the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, making this a genuine unknown, but also a potentially thrilling one.<\/p>\n<p>Esposito arrives on the back of a goal against Juventus and carries the weight of his Inter-supporting background with pride, while Bonny has recovered from the calf issue that troubled him against Genoa.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">AC Milan Vs Inter Milan \u2013 Zielinski Continues As Regista With Mkhitaryan Ahead Of Calhanoglu<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d7384c15655311856843b1a0c501ede7.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>MILAN, ITALY \u2013 NOVEMBER 26: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>In midfield, <a href=\"https:\/\/sempreinter.com\/2026\/03\/07\/milan-inter-zielinski-serie-a-milestone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Piotr Zielinski;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Piotr Zielinski<\/strong><\/a> continues in the deep-lying playmaker role he has made his own during Calhanoglu\u2019s injury-interrupted spell.<\/p>\n<p>The Polish international has thrived in the position under Chivu\u2019s guidance, contributing five league goals alongside his creative work.<\/p>\n<p>Henrikh Mkhitaryan takes one of the two advanced midfield spots, edging out Hakan Calhanoglu for a starting berth despite the Turkish international\u2019s increasing fitness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sempreinter.com\/2026\/03\/07\/milan-inter-calhanoglu-bench-derby\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Calhanoglu;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Calhanoglu<\/strong><\/a>, who played 59 minutes at Como, must make do with a place on the bench, though he remains a significant option from the dugout.<\/p>\n<p>Nicolo Barella completes the three and wears the captain\u2019s armband in Lautaro\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>On the right wing-back, Luis Henrique starts with Denzel Dumfries named among the substitutes.<\/p>\n<p>The Dutchman is expected to play a significant role from the bench and he showed encouraging signs at Como and his return to full fitness is a timely boost.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">AC Milan Vs Inter Milan \u2013 Official Starting Lineups<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/aca3b815fd9de3a7379ce07dce650d62.jpeg\" \/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>MILAN, ITALY \u2013 DECEMBER 03: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team\u2019s fifth goal during the Coppa Italia match between FC Internazionale and Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><strong>MILAN (3-5-2)<\/strong>: Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlovic; Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n; Le\u00e3o, Pulisic<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench:<\/strong> Terracciano, Pittarella, Odogu, Athekame, Estupinan, Jashari, Ricci, Nkunku, Fullkrug. <strong>Coach:<\/strong> Allegri.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suspended:<\/strong> none.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unavailable:<\/strong> Gabbia, Loftus-Cheek, Gimenez.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INTER (3-5-2):<\/strong> Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Esposito, Bonny.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bench:<\/strong> Martinez, Di Gennaro, Acerbi, De Vrij, Darmian, Dumfries, Carlos Augusto, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Frattesi, Diouf, Lavelli.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coach:<\/strong> Chivu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suspended:<\/strong> none.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unavailable:<\/strong> Lautaro.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/ac-milan-vs-inter-milan-183500818.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cristian Chivu has named his Inter Milan side for tonight\u2019s Milan derby, with Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny leading the line, a fixture that could go a long way toward deciding the Scudetto with the Nerazzurri looking to open up a thirteen-point lead over their city rivals. 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