Fiorentina Vs Inter Milan – Talismanic Turkey International Expected To Return To Nerazzurri Starting XI | OneFootball

Hakan Calhanoglu is set to return to Inter Milan’s starting lineup for Sunday’s Serie A trip to Fiorentina, with the Turkey international’s recovery giving Cristian Chivu a timely boost ahead of a fixture that could prove significant in the Scudetto race.

According to Sky Sport, both Alessandro Bastoni and Lautaro Martinez remain doubts for the Franchi, with Bastoni carrying a slightly better chance of making the squad than the Argentina captain.

However, Chivu could decide against risking either player given their physical condition is not yet at the required level, particularly with the international break following immediately after this fixture.

Fiorentina Vs Inter – Calhanoglu Back In The Starting Lineup

Calhanoglu‘s return is the headline piece of team news.

The regista has been absent since before the derby and his presence in the engine room significantly changes Inter’s dynamic.

Indeed, as Saturday’s draw with Atalanta without him demonstrated.

Should Chivu name a full-strength available lineup, the shape would see Sommer behind a back three of Bisseck, Akanji and Carlos Augusto, with Dumfries and Dimarco as wing-backs.

Calhanoglu takes the regista role with Barella and Zielinski either side of him. Thuram and Esposito continue up front.