Inter — Torino : Match Preview and Prediction for August 25,2025

Inter Milan: Adapting to New Leadership

Inter Milan is currently navigating new realities following the appointment of Cristian Chivu as head coach, replacing Simone Inzaghi. The Romanian manager’s initial tournament foray proved unsuccessful, as the Nerazzurri were eliminated by Fluminense (0-2) in the Round of 16.

Pre-season Performance Insights

Pre-season preparations, however, proceeded more successfully, despite only three friendly matches being played. This limited schedule was understandable, given the team’s late return from vacation. They secured victories against Monaco (2-1) and Olympiacos (2-0), alongside a draw with Monza (2-2). These results suggest Chivu might have been accurate in his assessment that the players were simply exhausted after a long and demanding season.

Squad Dynamics and Key Signings

The club’s management made efforts to retain the core of the squad, only selling a few dispensable players. Nevertheless, there were strategic signings to bolster the team: Luis Enrique (from Marseille), Petar Sucic (Dynamo Zagreb), and Andy Diouf (Lens).

Unavailable Players for Inter

The Romanian coach did not include four players in the squad list for the upcoming match: Diouf, Calhanoglu, Esposito, and Prestia.

Torino FC: Consistent Mid-Table Presence

Season after season, Torino consistently holds its ground as a solid mid-table team in Serie A. This is largely attributed to their cautious playing style, which remains consistent regardless of the opponent’s strength. However, this approach becomes problematic when facing teams of similar or superior caliber. Their pre-season preparations served as a clear illustration of this, particularly in matches against Monaco (1-3, 1-3) and Valencia (0-3).

Early Season Form and Tactics

The “Bulls” have already played one official match this season, a Coppa Italia Round of 32 fixture where they narrowly defeated a modest Modena side (1-0). Even in this match, after scoring, the hosts opted for a deeply defensive “parking the bus” strategy.

Key Departures and New Arrivals

This summer, Torino saw the departure of one of their best and most crucial players, goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who transferred to Napoli. Samuel Ricci, now at AC Milan, also leaves a significant void. Regarding new signings, three stand out: Marcus Pedersen (from Feyenoord), Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse), and Giovanni Simeone (Napoli).

Injury Report for Torino

Marco Baroni also has several players in the infirmary leading up to this fixture: Schuurs, Ismaily, Savva, and N’Jie.