Inter Vs AC Milan – Cristian Chivu Faces Two Starting XI Dilemmas
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu faces two key decisions over his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s clash against AC Milan.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Denzel Dumfries will almo...
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World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch
The European 2026 World Cup play-off draw takes place in Zurich today, Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET (12:30 GMT): here’s how to follow it live.Italy will learn their World Cup play-off opponen...
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![](/<figure><img alt="" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sb_nation_articles_115/dcbe10b6b5008351b332d342d9cd03cc" data-uuid="c2fb810e-1648-31e9-91fc-01adca5cea90"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p class="has-text-align-none">Shemar Stewart was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 17 overall, by the Cincinnati Bengals to pair with defending-sack leader Trey Hendrickson. The idea was that the freak athlete, despite his lack of production at the college level, would be developed into a major weapon for Al Golden’s defense.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Best laid plans.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Not only is Stewart on IR, but <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/allbengals-insiders-plus/shemar-stewart-graded-as-nfl-s-worst-2025-first-round-pick-nfl-edge-rusher-01kadzcg1enp">Russ Heltman points out</a>, his 36.9 pass-rushing grade, per PFF, is the lowest of 120 qualified edge rushers. Not only that, but his 36.9 overall grade is among the lowest of any rookie defensive player. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">Stewart had an extremely high pass-rushing grade in Week 1 (78.2), but he’s only averaged a 51.35 in the four games he’s played since. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 and didn’t come back until Week 7, but was pretty ineffective in the three games he played before he went on IR.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">The Bengals have an abysmal recent track record of drafting impact players on the defensive side of the ball, and Stewart joins a long list of early-round draft picks who underwhelm. It’s likely too early to say the rookie, who has only played in five games, is a bust. </p><p class="has-text-align-none">However, Stewart hasn’t done anything on the field to prove to a Bengals fan base that is already justifiably angry that he’s not.</p><p class="has-text-align-none">Hopefully, things turn around for the rookie.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Inter Vs AC Milan – Cristian Chivu Faces Two Starting XI Dilemmas" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sempreinter_com_articles_209/52d6466237c212452c93bc5236055c02" data-uuid="b58075d0-f3b8-3152-9be3-f76723b1c4a0"><figcaption>Inter Vs AC Milan – Cristian Chivu Faces Two Starting XI Dilemmas</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Inter head coach Cristian Chivu faces two key decisions over his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s clash against AC Milan.</strong></p><p>According to Corriere dello Sport via <a href="https://www.fcinternews.it/rassegna/i-cds-i-verso-il-derby-un-forfait-quasi-certo-e-due-ballottaggi-996369"><strong>FCInterNews</strong></a>, Denzel Dumfries will almost certainly miss the Milan derby.</p><p>With an ankle injury preventing the Dutch wingback from featuring in the upcoming blockbuster, there’s an issue for Chivu.</p><p>Indeed, the 29-year-old has nailed down the starting berth as his own, outshining Luis Henrique and Matteo Darmian.</p><p>Therefore, Carlos Augusto is the likeliest candidate to take Dumfries’ place on Sunday.</p><h2>Cristian Chivu Faces Two Starting Lineup Dilemmas Ahead of Inter vs AC Milan Clash</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/sempreinter_com_articles_209/abd451d34d86b12ec9305d3f3a055e35" width="0" data-uuid="42ae7128-049b-325f-8a2e-64a8991a3fd0"><p>LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 10: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Internazionale Milano at BayArena on December 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)</p><p>Dumfries’ absence is not the only problem for <a href="https://sempreinter.com/2025/11/19/inter-ac-milan-chivu-secret-weapons/"><strong>Cristian Chivu</strong></a>.</p><p>Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also on the sidelines, meaning either <a href="https://sempreinter.com/2025/11/19/inter-ac-milan-piotr-zielinski-star-midfield/"><strong>Piotr Zielinski</strong></a> or Petar Sucic will have to step up.</p><p>Despite his return to form, the former sustained a minor injury during the international break.</p><p>Therefore, Chivu must decide whether to risk aggravating the 31-year-old’s condition by putting him in the starting lineup.</p><p>Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck and Francesco Acerbi are in a direct duel for a starting spot, with the German more likely to get the nod.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/29e5952957e7c9bb24df686f196bd30f" data-uuid="b69a424a-3361-3358-a121-5e31b16064dc"><figcaption>World Cup play-off draw: Start time and where to watch</figcaption></figure><p>The European 2026<a href="https://www.uefa.com/european-qualifiers/news/029f-1f3b80561189-baf8ec42c5d1-1000--european-play-off-draw-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/"> World Cup play-off draw</a> takes place in Zurich today, Thursday, November 20, at 13:00 CET (12:30 GMT): here’s how to follow it live.</p><p>Italy will learn their World Cup play-off opponents during today’s draw at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.</p><h2>Italy’s possible opponents in World Cup play-off semifinal</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/1cd1f795d5eef7a880957a9b89960210" width="0" data-uuid="8560a79c-9873-3a74-b298-9ba11b806e69"><p>MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)</p><p>The Azzurri are in pot one, which means they’ll play the one-legged semifinal at home. <a href="https://football-italia.net/italy-world-cup-play-off-draw-potential-rivals/">Their next opponents</a> come from pot 4 with Sweden, North Macedonia, Northern Ireland or Romania being one of their next rivals.</p><p>The winner will meet one of the teams emerging victorious from clashes between teams in pots 2 and 3, and the venue for the final will also be determined in today’s draw.</p><h2>World Cup play-off draw: how to watch live</h2><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/football_italia_articles_132/83734f1f4d4b5f2713994400af57df23" width="0" data-uuid="4343d000-3688-3cc2-bf87-51be456b7175"><p>MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Players of Italy pose for a team photograph prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)</p><p>Football Italia will follow today’s 2026 World Cup play-off with a liveblog and full coverage before and after the event. FIFA+ will stream the play-off draw live.</p><p>Italy finished as runners-up in Group I with 16 points, six below the winners, Norway. The Azzurri lost twice against Erling Haaland’s side, conceding seven times and scoring just once across the two meetings.</p>)