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Inter vs Benfica Preview and Lineups – UCL Round 2

October 2, 2023 Ashlee Kiddell Benfica, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Italian Football, Serie A

It's Inter vs Benfica on Tuesday night at San Siro as the two giants in Group D are still searching for their first Champions League triumph this term. Let's get into our Inter vs Benfica preview.

The Inter plans to have a quiet January are likely to go pear-shaped, as Juan Cuadrado is seriously considering having Achilles surgery.

Inter to Face Benfica Without Three Summer Signings

October 1, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter returned to winning ways after a 2-1 home loss to Sassuolo on Wednesday with a 4-0 thrashing of Salernitana. Simone Inzaghi's men have consolidated their spirits in the build-up to their must-win Champions League clash against Benfica. But they'll likely lack three summer signings.

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to boyhood club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A.

Di Maria Strikes Juve: “You Realize Words Aren’t Worth Much”

August 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Ex-Juventus winger Angel Di Maria returned to his former club Benfica at the start of the summer transfer window following one campaign in Serie A. The Paris Saint-Germain icon has reminisced his time in Turin and regretted parting ways with the Turin giants on a sour note.

In a shocking set of events, Roma have reportedly taken over Fiorentina in the race to sign Beltran. The Giallorossi could use Dybala to strike the deal.

Roma’s Dybala Card Threatens Fiorentina Approach for Beltran

August 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, River Plate, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market

In a shocking set of events, Roma have reportedly taken over Fiorentina in the race to sign Lucas Beltran from River Plate. The Viola have accelerated their efforts to secure the 22-year-old following the sale of Arthur Cabral to Benfica, but the emergence of the Giallorossi shakes up the transfer saga.

Using the funds received from the deal for 25-year-old Cabral, Fiorentina will re-invest it the transfer market, with Lucas Beltran atop their wishlist.

Cabral to Benfica as Fiorentina Make Space for Beltran

August 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Benfica, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Benfica have made up for the departure of Goncalo Ramos to Paris Saint-Germain by signing untapped Fiorentina striker Arthur Cabral. Using the funds received from the deal for the 25-year-old Brazilian, the Viola will re-invest in the transfer market, with Lucas Beltran atop their wishlist.

Fiorentina have accepted a strong bid from Benfica for Arthur Cabral while they were completing the acquisitions of Lucas Beltran and M’Bala Nzola.

Fiorentina Marksman Arthur Cabral on His Way to Benfica

August 8, 2023 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Fiorentina have accepted a strong bid from Benfica for Arthur Cabral while they were completing the acquisitions of Lucas Beltran and M’Bala Nzola, who will team up in their revamped frontline. The Portuguese team will pay €20M plus €5M addons. He’ll replace Gonçalo Ramos, who just joined PSG.

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract.

Yann Sommer Puts Pen to Paper on Contract with Inter

August 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Benfica, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Sampdoria, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie B, Transfer Market

Inter have completed the acquisition of Yann Sommer. The goalkeeper arrived in Italy Sunday and completed the medicals and inked a three-year contract Monday. He was the first to officialize the transfer by bidding farewell to his former fans on Instagram. The Nerazzurri shelled out €6M.

The arrival of Yann Sommer has been further delayed, and Inter might have to wait for an entire year to put their hands on Anatoliy Trubin.

Inter At Risk of Missing Out on Sought-After Goalkeeper

August 6, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are at risk of losing out top goalkeeper target Anatoliy Trubin to reigning Primeira Liga holders Benfica. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Portuguese giants have recently accelerated talks to sign the Shakhtar Donetsk rising star.

Fiorentina Target Beltran Plays Coy Amid Benfica Links

August 3, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Benfica, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, River Plate, Serie A, Transfer Market

River Plate sensation Lucas Beltran has grown leaps and bounds in recent months, drawing an initial proposal from Fiorentina’s end just last week. However, the 22-year-old, who is also on the radar of Milan, has dismissed any knowing of a potential exit despite the buzz.

Ancelotti has reached out to Dusan Vlahovic to relay his esteem and keep in touch ahead of a possible pursuit, as Real Madrid have yet to replace Benzema.

Real Madrid Waiting in Wings for Restless Juventus Star

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Liga, Ligue 1, PSG, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

Carlo Ancelotti has reached out to Dusan Vlahovic to relay his esteem and keep in touch ahead of a possible pursuit, as Real Madrid have yet to replace Karim Benzema. Los Galacticos have been focusing on Kylian Mbappé. They might pivot toward different stars if the stalemate with PSG continues.

Lazio have been rebuffed for Marcos Leonardo and pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni.

Lazio List More Candidates to Serve as Deputy Striker

July 4, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

The first Lazio offers for Marcos Leonardo were rebuffed by Santos, and the Biancocelesti are pivoting toward different options like New York City’s Taty Castellanos and Basel’s Zeki Amdouni. The Brazilian side is no longer in a rush to sell after cashing in on Angelo, who will join Chelsea for €18M.

Juventus coming up short in Champions League is nothing new, but they generally hadn’t had much trouble advancing past the group stage.

Milan Add Florentino to Ever-Growing List of Targets

June 25, 2023 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Benfica, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan have reportedly reached out to the entourage of Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis to discuss the possibility of moving to Serie A. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, contacts have been made between the club and the player's camp, with the Eagles holding out for a €30 million asking price.

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