The Nerazzurri took down Porto, Benfica, and crosstown rivals AC Milan to make this stage of the tournament, where they hope to get the job done. It won’t be easy, but there’s a reason they’re here.
Simone Inzaghi made a few changes to the lineup, including Marcelo Brozovic instead of Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, what many wonder is why Romelu Lukaku started on the bench.
Why Romelu Lukaku started on the bench for Inter
The Belgian striker doesn’t have any injury, so his absence in the starting eleven was a tactical decision. Lukaku didn’t start for Inter because Inzaghi opted to pair Lautaro Martinez with Edin Dzeko instead of the former Chelsea striker.
Lukaku has struggled to win a place in the lineup this season, with the Bosnian big man often joining the Argentine star up front.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
