Inter Milan vs Arsenal: UEFA Champions League Preview – Team News & Lineups

[(Inter Milan) Strength]:
1. Inter Milan currently sit in a strong position with 12 points in the Champions League. Hosting group leaders Arsenal F.C. at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, their primary objective is to secure at least a point to solidify their place in the top six and push for direct qualification to the knockout phase.
2. Showing stable performances in the league, Inter Milan remained unbeaten with 5 wins and 1 draw in the last 6 games. They are still leading the Serie A table.
3. Inter Milan have a stable record of 4 wins and 2 losses in this season's Champions League, ranking 6th in the table. They still have a big chance to advance directly.
4. Inter Milan achieved 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 10 Champions League home games, with a high win rate of 70%, demonstrating stable home performances in the tournament.
5. Inter Milan scored 12 goals and conceded only 4 in their 6 Champions League matches, boasting solid attack and defense.
6. Inter Milan have met Arsenal F.C. once in last season's Champions League at home, securing a 1-0 home win.

[(Inter Milan) Weakness]:
1. Inter Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu is unavailable, while goalkeepers Josep Martinez and Raffaele Di Gennaro are also sidelined. Besides, defenders Denzel Dumfries and Tiago Palacios remain unavailable as they continue their recovery from injuries.
2. Inter Milan failed to win the last 3 games and lost the previous 2 home matches in AH, indicating a poor trend.

[(Arsenal F.C.) Strength]:
1. Arsenal F.C. are currently dominating in two competitions, sitting atop both the Premier League table and the Champions League standings, demonstrating an incredibly high level of competitive form.
2. Performing stably on the road lately, Arsenal F.C. won five and drew one in their last six games across all competitions, and even secured a 3-game winning streak in the Champions League.
3. Arsenal F.C. secured all 6 wins in the Champions League league phase, including a 3-1 win over FC Bayern Munich and a 4-0 victory over La Liga powerhouses Real Madrid CF.
4. Arsenal F.C. scored 17 goals and conceded only 1 in the Champions League so far, keeping all clean sheets in the previous 3 away matches in this tournament.

[(Arsenal F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Arsenal F.C. arrive at the San Siro with a flawless record of six consecutive wins in the league phase. Currently sitting at the top with 18 points, they have already secured direct qualification. Given the looming high-stakes clash against Manchester United F.C. this weekend, Mikel Arteta is likely to rotate his starting XI to avoid injuries. With a draw being an acceptable outcome, their motivation may not be as intense as Inter Milan's.
2. Arsenal F.C.'s backline is still hampered by injuries, with Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie, and Cristhian Mosquera all ruled out. Additionally, young winger Max Dowman remains sidelined as he continues his recovery.
3. Arsenal F.C. received only 1 win and 2 losses in the previous 3 encounters against Inter Milan in the Champions League, without any mental advantage.
4. Arsenal F.C. won only 3 of the previous 10 games and only 2 of the last 5 away matches in AH, showcasing poor recent performances.

[Tips]:
Arsenal F.C. are currently in a near-perfect competitive cycle, with their stability and tactical execution reaching the elite European level.

Their dominance in the Champions League this season has been phenomenal, securing 6 wins from 6 matches, with 17 goals scored and only 1 conceded.

Conversely, although Inter Milan are soaring in Serie A thanks to a solid defense, they have recently struggled against high-tempo opponents like Atletico Madrid and Liverpool F.C., which suggests they may face adaptation issues against a top-tier Premier League side with a faster rhythm.

However, it is crucial to note that Arsenal's position in the league phase is secure.

With an eye on the grueling weekend fixture against Manchester United F.C., a draw would be a satisfactory result for the visitors.

Should Arsenal choose to rest key players, Inter will have a significant opportunity to secure 3 points at home.

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