Inter Milan Vs Fiorentina – Croatia Midfielder Returns To Starting Lineup | OneFootball

Petar Sucic will reportedly return to the starting lineup in tonight’s must-win Serie A showdown between Inter Milan and Fiorentina.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 21-year-old will take Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s place in the midfield.

Inter lost the Armenian veteran to injury during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Napoli.

Indeed, Henrikh Mkhitaryan slumped to a thigh issue as he committed a phantom penalty on Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

Therefore, he is not in contention for tonight’s match.

Petar Sucic to Start in Inter Milan vs Fiorentina Clash

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Petar Sucic of Internazionale takes a shot during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Mkhitaryan unavailable for selection, Cristian Chivu will likely turn to Sucic to fill the midfield vacancy.

Despite replacing the 36-year-old at the Maradona Stadium, Piotr Zielinski will start on the bench.

Indeed, the Polish star’s performance against his former club failed to inspire confidence.

As a result, Chivu will trust Sucic to fill Mkhitaryan’s shoes tonight.

Meanwhile, the Croatian starlet last started a Serie A game in September, helping Inter see off newly promoted Sassuolo 2-1.

However, he has since tumbled down the pecking order.