Inter, wing and defence crisis: Darmian and Acerbi sidelined until 2026 | OneFootball

Emergency at Inter: the winger’s return postponed to 2026, while Acerbi follows a personalized program: Chivu must manage a reduced squad.

Inter, emergency on the flank and in defense: Darmian and Acerbi sidelined until 2026

Inter has to deal with two major absences: Matteo Darmian and Francesco Acerbi. The winger, formerly of Torino and Manchester United, who was sidelined during the Supercoppa trip to Arabia, continues to train alone in Milan, but his return won’t come before 2026. This is a significant blow for Cristian Chivu, who will have to manage the right flank without key starters like Darmian and Dumfries for at least two and a half months. Luis Henrique is struggling to provide consistency, while Diouf is still adapting.

The center-back Acerbi is also out: a strain in the right thigh’s femoral biceps has forced him to follow a personalized program, avoiding risks. The Nerazzurri medical staff is aiming for a gradual return, possibly for the away match on January 7th in Parma, without rushing and ensuring full fitness.

Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have returned to full training after the light recovery session following the Supercoppa. Hakan Calhanoglu and Piotr Zielinski are also back with the group, both recovered from the physical problems suffered against Bologna, and ready to provide support for the upcoming matches.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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