Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi is preparing to deploy a trio of Dutch players against Salernitana, with Stefan de Vrij anchoring the defense.
Although it may not evoke the same glamour as AC Milan's renowned Dutch Trio of the late 1980s (featuring Marco van Basten, Frank Rijkaard, and Ruud Gullit), the presence of Netherlands internationals in the Nerazzurri squad offers valuable rotation options.
With a seven-point lead over their closest rivals Juventus in Serie A, and an extra match in hand, Inter Milan is in a commanding position. Consequently, Inzaghi aims to rotate his lineup against Salernitana, who currently occupy the bottom of the league table.
This strategic move will enable key players to recharge ahead of the upcoming Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
As reported by Tuttosport via FcInterNews, de Vrij is set to anchor the backline due to Francesco Acerbi's injury absence.
Additionally, Denzel Dumfries is expected to secure a starting position after making appearances as a second-half substitute since his return from injury in January. The 27-year-old will replace Matteo Darmian, who has been consistently featuring since early December.
Furthermore, Davy Klaassen is likely to seize a rare opportunity to start. With Inzaghi aiming to rest Henrikh Mkhitaryan and uncertainty surrounding Davide Frattesi's fitness, Klaassen, the former Ajax midfielder, is poised to make his second Serie A start and fourth across all competitions this season.
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