Inter Milan’s midfield is set for a boost as Hakan Calhanoglu nears his return to action, potentially featuring in the upcoming match against Bologna. The Turkish international has been on the path to recovery following an adductor strain suffered during the Supercoppa Italiana final against AC Milan.
Manager Simone Inzaghi, fresh from the team’s victory in Venice, is already looking ahead to the crucial midweek fixture. With a congested schedule on the horizon, Inzaghi has hinted at increased rotation in the squad, a strategy that could be aided by the return of key players from injury.
Francesco Acerbi has rejoined full training, and the coaching staff is considering including him on the bench for Wednesday’s match to bolster the defensive options. The potential return of Calhanoglu is particularly significant, as the midfielder’s absence was felt in recent games.
Meanwhile, there is concern over Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who is experiencing discomfort in his right adductor. The Armenian midfielder is scheduled for medical tests today at the Humanitas clinic in Rozzano to determine the extent of his condition.
Kristjan Asllani, who faced criticism following the Milan match, received a vote of confidence from Inzaghi by starting against Venezia. The young Albanian expressed gratitude for the manager’s faith and acknowledged the challenges he faced.
As Inter navigates this busy period, they are still managing without Joaquin Correa, who is expected to return next week, while Yann Bisseck’s comeback may be delayed until after the Champions League clash with Sparta Prague or possibly the subsequent away match against Lecce on January 26.
