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Inter Milan talisman Nicolo Barella is reportedly likely to return to the starting lineup in Saturday’s heavyweight clash against Juventus.

According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu may bench Hakan Calhanoglu, who has just resumed full training.

The Nerazzurri will face the record-time Serie A champions in a high-stakes fixture this weekend.

Furthermore, Cristian Chivu will be able to call upon his standout midfielders for the latest edition of the famous Derby d’Italia.

Barella to Start in Inter Milan vs Juventus Showdown

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

After missing Inter’s last two league matches, Nicolo Barella is ready to return to action.

Indeed, the diminutive midfielder resumed training yesterday and is expected to be at Chivu’s disposal on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Calhanoglu, who is also back to full fitness, could start from the bench as Chivu looks to ease him back into competitive action.

However, it’s worth noting that the 32-year-old has been in the pits for almost a month.

Instead, Piotr Zielinski should start as a deep-lying midfielder after a string of impressive performances in this role.