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Inter Milan will rely on the experience of Piotr Zielinski, Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Sunday’s Milan derby, with Hakan Calhanoglu confirmed to start from the bench and a late fitness call still to be made over Marcus Thuram.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Mkhitaryan has edged ahead of Calhanoglu for a starting berth.

Zielinski takes the regista role, with the Armenian and Barella flanking him.

Indeed, in what shapes up as an experienced and technically accomplished midfield three.

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MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The major uncertainty surrounds Thuram.

The France forward is battling fever and tonsillitis.

A fitness test this morning will determine whether he can feature at all.

“Optimism is not lacking, but there can be no absolute certainty,” Corriere write.

Should he fail to make the starting lineup, Bonny, who has recovered from the calf fatigue he carried out of the Genoa match, is ready to come in alongside Pio Esposito.

It would mark the first time the young duo have started a game together.

Indeed, the duo having only shared time on the pitch as substitutes up to this point in the season.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Esposito, Thuram/Bonny.