Genoa Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Faces Midfield Dilemma Amid Hakan Calhanoglu Injury | OneFootball

Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu is likely to miss Sunday’s Serie A away clash against Genoa due to injury.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, Cristian Chivu must find a reliable alternative to the Turkish playmaker.

Indeed, the 31-year-old had to come off after only 11 minutes, surrendering his place to Piotr Zielinski.

Whether the Polish midfielder will fill Calhanoglu’s shoes at Stadio Luigi Ferraris remains uncertain.

Cristian Chivu Faces Huge Midfield Decision Ahead of Genoa vs Inter Milan Clash

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal from a penalty kick during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Henrikh Mkhitaryan back from injury, he is expected to join Nicolo Barella in the middle of the park.

However, Chivu must choose a dependable replacement for Calhanoglu.

Zielinski has built a strong case for himself after returning to form, though his performance against Liverpool failed to impress.

Therefore, Petar Sucic will stake his claim for a starting spot as Chivu weighs his options.