Inter is preparing to welcome Bologna in the first home match of 2026. Chivu will try to reclaim first place in the standings after Milan temporarily overtook them thanks to their away win against Cagliari.
The good news for the coach is that Francesco Acerbi has recovered from his injury and will be available for the match, although he is likely to start on the bench. In the defensive trio, Akanji should take his place in the center with Bisseck and Bastoni as the side defenders.
In midfield, Mkhitaryan is ahead of Zielinski to regain a starting spot, with Barella and Calhanoglu confirmed. Dimarco on the left and Luis Henrique on the right will complete the midfield. In attack, despite Pio Esposito pushing to find space, it should still be Thuram partnering Lautaro.
On the injury front, Darmian resumed training with the group on Monday and is aiming to return for the match against Napoli. Bonny, on the other hand, could partially rejoin the group as early as today and should be available for the away match at the Tardini against Parma. Both are unavailable for the first match of the year at San Siro.
