Champions League: Ajax vs. Inter – probable line-ups and where to watch on TV

Yann Sommer will start in goal for Inter in their Champions League opener against Ajax tonight, while Davide Frattesi is expected to replace Nicolò Barella.

It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 BST) at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam.

Matteo Darmian is the only unavailable player for the Serie A giants, while Lautaro Martinez is not fully fit, having trained separately on the eve of the game due to back pain.

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

If the Argentine is not fit to start, Cristian Chivu will likely pick Francesco Pio Esposito alongside Marcus Thuram in attack.

According to Gazzetta, Frattesi will start in central midfield alongside Hakan Calhanoglu and Petar Sucic, while Sommer will be confirmed between the sticks despite a poor performance over the weekend.

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale clears the ball under pressure from Harry Kane of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Stefan de Vrij will replace Francesco Acerbi at the back, but there’s a doubt regarding the other two defenders, with Alessandro Bastoni and Manuel Akanji fighting for a starting spot with Yann Bisseck and Carlos Augusto.

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 5 in the UK and Paramount+ in the USA.

Ajax (4-3-3): Jaros; Gaaei, Itakura, Baas, Wijndal; Klaassen, Taylor, Regeer; Moro, Weghorst, Godts.

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Akanji, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto (Bastoni); Dumfries, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez (Pio Esposito).

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