Inter Milan 5-1 Venezia – French Star Leapfrogs Brazilian Winger In The Pecking Order | OneFootball

Resurgent Inter Milan star Andy Diouf has reportedly overtaken struggling winger Luis Henrique in the pecking order.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Frenchman is now the leading candidate to deputize for Denzel Dumfries.

Despite his bit-part role in Cristian Chivu’s system, Andy Diouf appears to be on his way to turning the corner.

Indeed, after an impressive cameo performance against Pisa last weekend, he reigned supreme against Venezia last night.

Diouf Leapfrogs Henrique in Inter Milan Hierarchy

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Luis Henrique of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Chivu decided to hand the French midfielder his first start in Italian football yesterday.

However, the 22-year-old played out of position, featuring on the right wing rather than his usual central midfield spot.

It could be his new role at San Siro, especially in the absence of Dumfries, who is still on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

Indeed, Diouf scored his first goal for Inter as the Nerazzurri humbled Venezia 5-1 in the Coppa Italia.