Inter are preparing for John Stones to make his first Serie A start against Udinese on Monday, according to reports citing La Gazzetta dello Sport. The former Manchester City defender is tipped to be included in the starting lineup for the match.
The coverage also notes that Inter have injury-related team news affecting defensive options. The reports mention that Cristian Chivu is getting an added boost regarding Federico Dimarco, suggesting improved availability in the squad ahead of the game. Yahoo Sports and Football Italia both frame the expected lineup as an early debut moment for Stones in league action.
While the outlets focus primarily on the same core expectation—that Stones starts his first Serie A game—there are differences in emphasis. Football Italia highlights the “Dimarco boost” element alongside the predicted start, while Yahoo Sports leads with the milestone of Stones making his debut as a starter. Both references point back to La Gazzetta dello Sport for the underlying assessment.
