Inter Vs AC Milan – Dutch Wingback Faces Race Against Time To Recover For The Serie A Derby Clash | OneFootball

Denzel Dumfries is desperate to regain full fitness ahead of Sunday’s Serie A showdown between Inter and AC Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Dutch wingback is facing a race against time to make himself available for the Milan derby.

Cristian Chivu has heavily relied on the 29-year-old this season.

Indeed, with Luis Henrique failing to settle in at San Siro, Denzel Dumfries remains Inter’s rock on the right wing.

Therefore, his potential absence in the upcoming clash against Milan would be a massive blow for the Nerazzurri.

Denzel Dumfries Fights Time to Recover for Inter vs AC Milan Clash

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Denzel Dumfries of Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Dumfries suffered a minor ankle injury during Inter’s 2-0 home win over Lazio on the eve of the international break.

As such, Ronald Koeman left him out of his Dutch squad for the final set of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Meanwhile, the former PSV Eindhoven star will undergo further checks in the coming days to assess his physical condition.

With Inter keen to maintain their scintillating form in Serie A, Dumfries’ recovery would be a major boost.