Revealed – When Inter Milan Veteran Duo Could Return To Action | OneFootball

Inter Milan veterans Matteo Darmian and Francesco Acerbi will not be in contention for Sunday’s match against Atalanta.

According to FCInter1908, the defensive duo will return to action at the beginning of 2026.

Francesco Acerbi has been on the sidelines since suffering a hamstring injury during Inter’s home loss to Liverpool in early December.

Therefore, he has been unavailable for the last two games, including a disappointing Supercoppa Italiana defeat to Bologna.

Furthermore, Cristian Chivu will be without the 37-year-old center-back this weekend.

Inter Milan Veterans Acerbi & Darmian to Recover in Early 2026

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Verona and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Acerbi could regain full fitness ahead of Bologna’s visit to San Siro at the start of 2026.

The same applies to Darmian, who has been in the pits for over two months.

Indeed, the former AC Milan defender sustained a nasty calf injury in late September.

Despite recently returning to partial training, the experienced full-back won’t return before January.