Inter Milan XI vs Borussia Dortmund – Predicted lineup and team news

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·28 January 2026

Inter Milan XI vs Borussia Dortmund – Predicted lineup and team news

Inter Milan travel to Germany as they face Borussia Dortmund in their final UEFA Champions League group phase match on Wednesday.

Cristian Chivu’s men will be looking to secure the three points needed to have a chance to qualify directly to the last 16.

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Inter Milan, after a strong start with four Champions League wins, have hit choppy waters lately. The Italian giants fell 3-1 at home to Arsenal last week, as Gabriel Jesus bagged a first-half brace. Prior setbacks came against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. They currently sit at 14th position with 12 points from seven matches.

Inter Milan team news

Nicolo Barella sits out with muscle fatigue, skipping the trip to Germany. Compounding issues, Hakan Calhanoglu is still out with a calf knock after four straight absences, joined by long-term casualty Denzel Dumfries.

Cristian Chivu noted Barella “will not depart for Germany due to muscle fatigue,” prioritising the player’s welfare at this key moment. Expect Petar Sucic, Piotr Zielinski, and former Dortmund favourite Henrikh Mkhitaryan, to start in midfield.

Skipper Lautaro Martinez is fit and firing, boasting 12 Serie A strikes and four in the Champions League this campaign, partnering Marcus Thuram up top. Yann Sommer, Switzerland’s shot-stopper, takes the gloves.