In Benghazi, during a friendly match against Atletico Madrid, the Nerazzurri coach seized the opportunity presented by numerous international call-ups to give first-team minutes to eight promising young players.
BENGHAZI, LIBYA – OCTOBER 10: Henrickh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Venturini of FC Internazionale in action during Club Friendlies match between Atlético Madrid and FC Internazionale on October 10, 2025 in Benghazi, Libya. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce – Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
Names such as Bovo, Kaczmarski, Spinaccè, and Agbonifo, alongside (for fewer minutes) Lavelli, Zarate, Venturini, and Cinquegrano, were part of an Inter squad that largely resembled an Under 23 team. These eight promising youngsters were given their chance by Cristian Chivu in the friendly match against Atletico Madrid in Libya. This was an exceptionally prestigious setting for the young Nerazzurri players, providing them with an invaluable opportunity to impress a coach renowned for his dedication to youth development, having himself come from the Inter Primavera squad. Here`s a closer look at the players who made the most significant impact in the Benghazi encounter.
