Inter Milan vs Fluminense Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025 FIFA Club World Cup | Round of 16

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Internazionale have endured a difficult few weeks but they are in the knockout stages of the FIFA Club World Cup as they prepare to take on Fluminense this weekend.

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Inter Milan team news: A few issues

Sebastiano Esposito scored a crucial goal for the Nerazzurri against River Plate the other day so he should get back into the eleven as Marcus Thuram edges his way back to fitness. Hakan Calhanoglu has remained out of the squad due to injury throughout the groups.

Predicted XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Esposito

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Questionable: Pavard (Injured), Calhanoglu (Injured), Thuram (Fitness)

Fluminense team news: Nothing fresh

There are no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for Fluminense to deal with as Thiago Silva was rested the other day but he should come back into the eleven for the Round of 16. Yosimar Soteldo remains sidelined for the Brazilian giants.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene; Hercules, Matheus Martinelli; Jhon Arias, Nonato, Agustin Canobbio; German Cano

Unavailable: Yosimar Soteldo (Injured)

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Inter Milan vs Fluminense prediction

Having been hammered by Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final, Simone Inzaghi departed Internazionale for Al Hilal and he has been replaced by Cristian Chivu. They were unconvincing in collecting four points against the Urawa Red Diamonds and Monterrey before an impressive defeat of River Plate the other day.

Fluminense are one of four Brazilian clubs that have made it through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, but they are probably the weakest of those four teams. However, the Brazilians have put in some impressive performances in the group stages with a goalless draw against Borussia Dortmund and a 4-2 victory over Ulsan Hyundai.

Inter have been unconvincing and Fluminense have been strong. However, their true level was perhaps shown in their most recent outings with Inter strong against River and Fluminense struggling against the Mamelodi Sundowns, so siding with Inter looks the way to go for this one.

Inter Milan vs Fluminense tip: Inter Milan to win