Inter visit last-placed Venezia a day after Lazio play, with a rotated side expected

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Inter are set to face Venezia on Wednesday with a rotated side expected due to the upcoming Milan derby and Champions League match against Feyenoord. Cristian Chivu is likely to make several changes to the lineup that won against Fiorentina and Shakhtar Donetsk. The decision comes as Inter are level on points with Lazio, who play a day earlier. Inter's recent win against Fiorentina came from a late comeback.

Venezia, currently bottom of the league, were promoted as Serie B champions and have struggled to adapt, with their only win under Davide Nicola coming against Napoli. They are expected to maintain their 3-5-2 formation despite being without several players, including Sverko and Franjic. Venezia's style is ambitious, averaging 57.1% possession in the opening rounds.

Tuttosport's predicted lineup for Inter has several regulars benched, including Thuram, Barella, and Calhanoglu, to keep them fresh for the derby. The expected starting lineup features Provedel in goal and Pio Esposito and Bonny up front. Inter will need to overcome Venezia's possession-based style and the challenge of playing a weakened side away from home.