Inter’s decision to delay signing a right wing-back after Denzel Dumfries’ faster-than-expected recovery suggests defensive continuity. Betting outcome: punters may favour Inter in upcoming fixtures or back them to keep clean sheets; consider a straight win or -0.5 Asian handicap in short-term markets.
Inter rule out January wing-back signing as Dumfries’ recovery accelerates
Club president Beppe Marotta indicated Inter are unlikely to pursue a new right wing-back in the January window because Denzel Dumfries is recuperating quicker than anticipated. The update reduces urgency in the transfer market and keeps faith in the current squad depth.
Match preview: Lecce at San Siro
Kickoff for the Lecce game is scheduled at San Siro at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET). The fixture was one of several rescheduled from December due to Supercoppa Italiana commitments. Inter rotate the squad with big clashes looming, but still field key starters.
Injury news and squad rotation
Hakan Calhanoglu is sidelined for three to four weeks with a fresh setback. Manuel Akanji and Piotr Zielinski remain in the starting lineup despite expectations of broader changes. The club is managing minutes carefully as the title race intensifies.
Title race context
Inter were held to a 2-2 draw by Napoli in the recent Scudetto showdown after twice taking the lead, with Scott McTominay scoring a brace for Napoli. Despite the draw, Inter remain three points clear at the top and are focused on maintaining momentum across a congested schedule.
Marotta’s assessment: squad evolution and strategy
Marotta framed the current period as one of squad rejuvenation, acknowledging the trade-off between adding young energy and losing some experience. He stressed the coaching staff’s workload management, including a recent enforced rest day for players to guard against mental fatigue.
Transfer outlook: right wing-back search and constraints
Inter consider signing a right-sided wing-back primarily as cover for the injured Dumfries, but Marotta warned it’s difficult to find players who meet the club’s standards. With Dumfries’ recovery ahead of schedule, the probability of a January signing has diminished.
Betting implications
Dumfries’ quicker return and limited January reinforcements point to defensive continuity for Inter. Punters might lean toward short-term bets that favour Inter’s stability: win markets, narrow-margin victories, or defensive markets such as clean-sheet or under-goals options. Market reaction may shorten Inter’s odds in upcoming Serie A fixtures.
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