Thuram rested, Chivu tests Esposito and Bonny ahead of Milan derby

Thuram rested ahead of Milan derby; Chivu to field Esposito and Bonny together against Venezia to assess attacking alternatives.

Inter will field a changed attack this afternoon with Marcus Thuram given extra rest following the Fiorentina match, with an eye toward Saturday's derby against Milan. Ange-Yoan Bonny is set for his first Serie A start of the season, while Pio Esposito will partner him in what would be only the second time this season the pair start together. Coach Chivu is testing the alternatives to Lautaro Martinez, who remains sidelined. Bonny has scored one goal in limited appearances, while Esposito has two in eleven matches. The performance at Venezia could determine whether either earns a spot alongside Thuram for the Milan clash. Chivu has rotated his attacking options frequently this season, with the last identical pairing from one match to the next coming on September 5 against Napoli.