Serie A official line-ups: Inter vs Parma (Matchday 6)
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Official starting line-ups have been confirmed for the Serie A Week 6 fixture between Inter and Parma.
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Attributed to original sourceInter have Hakan Calhanoglu back with Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram, but Djed Spence is on the bench at last, while Parma debut under new coach Alberto Gilardino.
It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games on the Liveblog.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, Manager of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) The Nerazzurri went into this long break for international duty as joint leaders with Roma and Lazio, but injuries are beginning to take their toll.
With the Champions League coming up and so many players travelling around the globe over the past couple of weeks, squad rotation becomes necessary.
Curtis Jones was ruled out for three weeks by an adductor injury, joining John Stones on the treatment table, but Spence is on the bench for the first time since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur.
Hakan Calhanoglu returns after a lengthy lay-off with Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Federico Dimarco has recovered after missing Italy duty.
Lautaro Martinez was in Argentina for Lionel Messi’s farewell match, so Pio Esposito partners Marcus Thuram.
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano during the Serie A match between AS Roma and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on September 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Parma sacked coach Carlos Cuesta despite going into the break with a crucial victory over Genoa, having earned just one point in the opening four rounds.
Gilardino was drafted in and makes his debut as coach for the club where he played from 2002 to 2005.
Pontus Almqvist suffered a calf strain on international duty, so he is out along with Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia.
El-Bilal Toure and Giovanni Fabbian move into what looks like a 3-4-2-1 formation behind Nesta Elphege.
UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 18: Nesta Elphege of Parma takes off his shirt to give to fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Friuli on April 18, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images) Inter vs. Parma line-ups Inter: J Martinez; Pavard, Bisseck, Carlos Augusto; Diouf, Sucic, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; P Esposito, Thuram
Parma: Corvi; Delprato, Diego Carlos, Troilo; Carboni, Sierro, Keita, Valeri; Touré, Fabbian; Elphege
10-10-2026 17:00
MatchDay 6
San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)
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Parma
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Season Analytics
Inter
Positions
Parma
SEASON TOTAL INT HOME 3 0 0 4 1 0 Last matches 19-09-2026
Roma
D
2 - 2
14-09-2026
Udinese
W
5 - 3
05-09-2026
Napoli
W
3 - 2
30-08-2026
Cagliari
W
0 - 1
22-08-2026
Monza
W
4 - 1
14-09-2026
Udinese
W
5 - 3
05-09-2026
Napoli
W
3 - 2
22-08-2026
Monza
W
4 - 1
2 15 Position SEASON TOTAL PAR AWAY 0 0 2 1 1 3 Last matches
2 - 1
W
Genoa
20-09-2026
2 - 1
L
Como
14-09-2026
1 - 1
D
Monza
06-09-2026
2 - 0
L
Juventus
29-08-2026
0 - 1
L
Cagliari
22-08-2026
2 - 1
L
Como
14-09-2026
2 - 0
L
Juventus
29-08-2026
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What happened
Italian football outlet Football Italia has published the official starting XI for both Inter and Parma ahead of their Serie A Matchday 6 clash. The confirmed line-ups give clarity on team selection, tactical choices, and any notable inclusions or omissions by both managers for this fixture. With Inter typically pushing at the top of the table and Parma looking to consolidate, the announced line-ups set the framework for how this match is expected to play out.
Chance analysis
Confirmed starting line-ups always shape the tactical picture before kickoff, and this Inter vs Parma announcement is no different. Inter's selection will reveal whether Cristian Chivu — or the current Inter bench — has leaned into a trusted core or rotated ahead of a demanding run of fixtures, while Parma's XI indicates how they plan to absorb pressure and threaten on the break. Fans tracking either side get a clear read on availability, formation choices, and which players carry the creative and defensive burden this round.
Confirmed line-ups clarify availability, shape, and key personnel for both Inter and Parma heading into their Matchday 6 encounter.