Inter vs. Stuttgarter Kickers, Preseason Friendly: Match thread

The two starting line-ups for the friendly between Inter and Stuttgarter Kickers have been released and we are all but ready to begin the match at the sports ground in Riscone di Brunico:

Inter: 1 Handanovic; 14 Montoya, 23 Ranocchia, 5 Juan Jesus, 33 D'Ambrosio; 77 Brozovic, 27 Gnoukouri, 10 Kovacic; 88 Hernanes; 8 Palacio, 9 Icardi.
Subs: 30 Carrizo, 46 Berni, 98 Radu, 6 Andreolli, 7 Kondogbia, 21 Santon, 31 De Micheli, 44 Delgado, 55 Nagatomo, 56 Popa, 92 Baldini, 93 Dimarco.
Coach: Roberto Mancini.

Stuttgarter Kickers: 1 Muller; 4 Starostzik, 6 Braun, 8 Muller; 10 Marchese, 11 Badiane, 21 Stein, 25 Abruscia, 27 Baumgartel, 33 Mendler, 40 Berko.
Subs: 26 Sattelmaier, 38 Klaus, 12 Ivan, 16 Leutenecker, 17 Sirgedas, 18 Gaiser, 23 Kaiser, 28 Baxter Bahn, 37 Fischer.
Coach: Horst Steffen.

Referee: Daniele Perenzoni.
Assistants: Calegari & Ferrari

Initial thoughts:

1. Why is Ranocchia starting?

2. I'm honestly a bit shocked Shaqiri isn't even in the squad.

3. I really hope we get to see Kondo in action today.

4. I think you can live stream the match here

5. Please share your thoughts on the match below!

Lineups courtesy the official F.C. Internazionale Milano website (inter.it)