Inter Milan Trio Unavailable For AC Milan Derby Clash After Absence In Friday’s Training Session | OneFootball

Inter vs Milan will go ahead without three key Nerazzurri players, as Denzel Dumfries, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Darmian have all been ruled out after missing Friday morning’s training session at Pinetina.

The trio did not take part in the penultimate session before the Derby della Madonnina and will not be available to Cristian Chivu.

Sky Sport reports, via FCInterNews, that Chivu has opted against organising a pre-match retreat.

Instead, choosing to treat the derby as he has treated every major match so far this season.

After Saturday’s training session, players will be allowed to return home.

Indeed, a sign of the trust the coach has built within the squad.

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

On the pitch, the main uncertainties revolve around the defensive set-up.

Inter must decide who will anchor the back line between Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij.

In midfield, Luka Sucic is currently favoured ahead of Piotr Zielinski to complete the midfield trio.

On the right flank, Carlos Augusto is expected to start in place of the injured Dumfries.

Meanwhile, the left wing remains in the hands of Federico Dimarco.

Up front, Marcus Thuram is set start alongside Lautaro Martinez.