Inter Milan Vs Atalanta – Dutch Superstar Set For First Serie A Start In Five Months | OneFootball

Inter Milan stalwart Denzel Dumfries is reportedly set to return to the starting lineup for the upcoming showdown against Atalanta.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Dutch star could make his first Serie A start in five months.

Cristian Chivu has sorely missed his starting wingback in recent months.

Indeed, Denzel Dumfries suffered a severe ankle injury in November’s home win over Lazio as Mattia Zaccagni accidentally fell on his foot.

Furthermore, the 29-year-old had to undergo surgery in December, forcing Chivu to rely heavily on underperforming Luis Henrique.

Denzel Dumfries to Start in Inter Milan vs Atalanta Clash

Henrique emerged as the main culprit for Inter’s heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to AC Milan in last Sunday’s Serie A derby.

Indeed, the Brazilian lost track of Pervis Estupinan, who scored the winning goal late in the first half.

Unwilling to tolerate his errors anymore, Chivu is ready to bench the former Marseille star this weekend.

Therefore, Dumfries, who made a cameo appearance in the Milan derby, could return to the starting XI for the first time since November.

Meanwhile, Dumfries’ return should ease the burden on Federico Dimarco, restoring balance to Inter’s wing play.

With the Dutchman back, Inter’s attacks should no longer be one-dimensional.