Former Arsenal Midfielder Hands Inter Milan Fitness Optimism Ahead Of Serie A Match At Pisa | OneFootball

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is edging closer to a return as Inter prepare for Sunday’s Serie A trip to Pisa.

According to Sky Sport, the Armenian midfielder trained with the squad for the second consecutive day, raising hopes he could receive a late call-up for the match at the Arena Garibaldi.

Inter will make a final decision on his availability in the coming hours, with Cristian Chivu expected to lean towards caution as usual.

The Nerazzurri boss has consistently taken a conservative approach with returning players, prioritising full recovery over short-term gains.

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale is pressured by Cesare Casadei of Torino FC during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan has been out since the muscular issue that sidelined him earlier this month.

Therefore depriving Inter of one of their most reliable midfielders in terms of tempo, composure, and ball progression.

His presence has been particularly missed in recent matches, including last week’s defeat to Atletico Madrid, where the squad depth was stretched.

After that match, Chivu addressed the team’s injury situation with a clear message.

The coach said: “We move forward with the players we have right now,” when asked about potential returns.

His words underlined the club’s reluctance to rush anyone back ahead of schedule.

If included, Mkhitaryan would offer Chivu an important rotation option as Inter navigate a demanding run of fixtures.