Calhanoglu – Ricci to Lautaro – Maripan

From Hakan Calhanoglu against Samuele Ricci to Lautaro Martinez against Guillermo Maripan, important individual battles could decide the Serie A duel between Inter Milan and Turin.

This is the view in today's print edition of the Milan newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter will face a tough test ahead of the October international break.

Turin changed coaches in the summer, from Ivan Juric to Paolo Vanoli.

This change seems to have freshened up the Granata somewhat. But the basic principles of their playing style remain the same as ever.

Torino is an aggressive team that tries to disrupt their opponents through man-to-man coverage.

Additionally, the Granata use a similar formation to Inter, typically in a 3-5-2 formation.

Therefore, there will be a very symmetrical tactical battle tonight. At least on paper.

Calhanoglu vs. Ricci & Lautaro vs. Maripan: Key battles in Inter's fight against Turin

The battle for control of the midfield will certainly be crucial tonight.

And from Gazzetta's point of view, two players will be particularly important.

For InterHakan Calhanoglu is the player who controls the pace of the game when in possession of the ball. It will be up to the Turks to get the game under control.

Samuele Ricci plays a similar role for Turin. The former Empoli midfielder will also look to give his team control of the game.

Meanwhile, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez has scored a goal in each of his team's last two games.

The fact that Martinez can return to his best after a slow start to the season will certainly be a cause for concern for Torino.

And the player Martinez is tipped to sign is likely to be Guillermo Maripan, a summer signing from Monaco.

And at the other end there is a duel between two veterans.

The 36-year-old former Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi is set to start for Inter.

Acerbi is undoubtedly a player with real expertise in marking strikers and keeping his penalty area under control.

But Acerbi will face formidable resistance. There are few strikers in Serie A with the combination of physicality and experience of former Atalanta and Napoli striker Duvan Zapata.