Cristian Chivu Turns To Poland & Germany Stars To Help Dig Inter Milan Out Of Injury Hole | OneFootball

Inter Milan face a mounting injury crisis, but Cristian Chivu has already identified solutions to cope with the absences of key players with Zielinski and Bisseck to be given a chance to impress.

According to Corriere dello Sport, the Nerazzurri must manage Acerbi and Calhanoglu alongside long-term sidelined figures such as Dumfries, Darmian, Palacios, and Di Gennaro.

Chivu will hand starting roles to Bisseck in defence and Zielinski in midfield.

Indeed, following the Polish midfielder’s appearance against Genoa at the Ferraris.

“To replace Acerbi, De Vrij is also ready, despite limited minutes so far, he’s started only against Cagliari and Cremonese this season,” the report notes.

Chivu & Inter Will Miss Experience Of Calhanoglu & Acerbi

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The defence will miss the experience of former Lazio and Sassuolo man Acerbi for a period.

Indeed, recalling his injury struggles last year between October and November.

Indeed, when recovery was slow and setbacks frequent at age 37.

In midfield, Barella is expected to orchestrate play.

Sucic will take the right mezzala role while the squad waits for Calhanoglu to regain full fitness.

The Turkish star’s recovery is anticipated to be shorter than Acerbi’s.

However, Chivu will hope to avoid the repeated muscle injuries that plagued him last season.

Additional defensive options are available with Carlos Augusto and Diouf.

Meanwhile the return of Dumfries and Darmian provides further depth.

Chivu’s reliance on his Poland and Germany internationals underscores the need for tactical flexibility.

Indeed, as Inter navigate a challenging period in both Serie A and European competition.