Akanji expected to be available for Inter vs. Liverpool – latest team news | OneFootball

Sky Sport Italia reports that Manuel Akanji’s condition is improving, so the ex-Manchester City defender is expected to be available tonight when his Inter side meet Liverpool in the Champions League.

Swiss defender Akanji has recovered from a fever and is expected to be available for tonight’s Champions League meeting with Liverpool at San Siro.

Latest Inter team news ahead of Liverpool clash

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the Coppa Italia round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The former Manchester City centre-back did not train with the rest of the team on the eve of the match on Monday, but according to the latest update from Milan, he should be available to go on the bench tonight.

There’s a chance that Akanji could even start against the Reds, but Francesco Acerbi is ready to join Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni in central defence, starting his second game in a row.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Mattia Zaccagni of Lazio battles for possession with Manuel Akanji of Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

There’s still a doubt for the right wing-back position with either Luis Henrique or Carlos Augusto starting wide.

Akanji, 30, joined Inter on loan with an option to buy last summer. The Nerazzurri hold an option to make his move permanent from Manchester City for €15m at the end of the season.