Swiss Center-Back To Make His Serie A Debut In Juventus Vs Inter Milan Serie A Blockbuster | OneFootball

Manchester City loanee Manuel Akanji will probably make his Serie A debut in Saturday’s clash between Juventus and Inter Milan.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Swiss center-back will make the starting line-up this weekend.

Despite joining Inter on deadline day and having little time to meet new teammates, Akanji is ready for his maiden appearance.

Indeed, the 30-year-old will return from international duty later today for his first training session at Appiano Gentile.

Manuel Akanji to Make Serie A Debut in Juventus vs Inter Milan Clash

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 22: Manuel Akanji #25 of Manchester City controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Al Ain FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Though he still needs to adapt to the new surroundings, Manuel Akanji is the favorite to start against Juventus.

Indeed, after an underwhelming performance against Udinese, Yann Bisseck will drop to the bench.

Cristian Chivu is desperate to shore up Inter’s defensive woes, with Akanji emerging as the only solution.

Furthermore, the ex-Borussia Dortmund star impressed during the international break.

He scored in Switzerland’s 4-0 thumping of Kosovo and helped his country keep a clean sheet in both matches this month.