Inter-Club Brugge in Champions, Calhanoglu starter at the Meazza

Inter resumes its Champions League run tonight at the Meazza against Club Brugge, the team of former Sommer. On the pitch comes the Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, with Thuram returning from the first minute. The match is scheduled for 21:00, with Norwegian referee Rohit Saggi.

Probable Inter line‑ups

Coach Simone Chivu, leading the Serie A table alongside Lazio, aims to get unstuck in Europe after the defeat at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid. In the expected line‑up, defenders Milan Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni return, while in midfield Marco Barella and Piotr Zieliński join Calhanoglu. Lautaro Martínez is expected with Thuram.

Club Brugge comes from the Jupiler Pro League with four consecutive wins, occupying second place one point behind Gent. The last match saw a poker against RAAL La Louvière. Coach Ivan Leko has a doubt about Forbs due to a possible muscle problem; if absent, Borges could replace him in the attacking trio behind Tresoldi.

Inter seeks first Champions League win against Brugge at Stadio Meazza

Both teams lost their Champions League debut: Inter against Real Madrid and Club Brugge against Aston Villa. The return match follows the long break for internationals, after the comfortable win over Parma, sealed with three goals in half an hour.

The match represents a crucial moment for Inter, which wants to consolidate its Serie A position and continue in Europe, while Club Brugge aims to confirm its good form in its European campaign.