According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Chivu is already considering offensive choices ahead of the match against Atalanta, with the break reshaping the balance of the Nerazzurri’s attacking department.
The main issue concerns Bonny, who, upon returning from the league, will not be among the available players, neither as a starter nor as a substitute. A muscle problem in the flexors of his right thigh will keep him off the field for about a month, although he has already started therapy. The situation is different for Thuram: the Frenchman is not a clinical concern, but the French federation, in agreement with Inter, has decided to send him back to Appiano early to avoid preventable complications.
“Tikus” was already at Appiano yesterday and has started working individually. Chivu hopes to have him available in Bergamo, although it remains to be seen if from the first minute, considering the workload accumulated in recent weeks without the support of the South American half of the attacking duo.
The full recovery of Lautaro appears to be crucial. The Nerazzurri captain, who is continuing to work during the break to be ready, should return from the first minute. Pio, on the other hand, according to the Gazzetta, will probably return with another 180 minutes of international duty in his legs and little rest behind him.
If both are available, against Atalanta we could see the Pi-La duo starting from the first minute again, absent since September 5: it was on that occasion that Inter came back to beat Napoli 3-2.
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