BVB 0-2 Inter Milan – Henrikh Mkhitaryan On Fierce Competition For Places: “Never Know Who’s Going To Play” | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan addressed the press after Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Speaking to Inter TV via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old opened up on his limited playing time this season.

Mkhitaryan started the game tonight as Cristian Chivu was unable to call upon Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.

However, the Armenian veteran failed to impress on his return to Signal Iduna Park.

Furthermore, he surrendered his place to Andy Diouf in the 88th minute, with the Frenchman finding the net only six minutes later.

Unlike last season, Mkhitaryan’s presence in Inter’s starting lineup is no longer guaranteed.

Indeed, Petar Sucic has impressed, with Diouf picking up a head of steam after a slow start.

Inter Milan Star Henrikh Mkhitaryan Comments on Midfield Competition After Borussia Dortmund Win

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan has made just ten Serie A starts this season, adding three more in the Champions League.

Yet, that’s a far cry from the consistent starting role he enjoyed last term.

“Everyone here gives their all. Unlike last season, we never know who’s going to play,” Mkhitaryan said.

“Back then, we knew the midfield was Mkhitaryan-Barella-Calhanoglu. Our playoff opponent? It doesn’t matter to us.

“What mattered was tonight’s match, where we brought home three points.

“There’s some disappointment over the points we dropped earlier.

“However, now we’re focused on the upcoming challenges, and we’ll do our best to get through the round.”