Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu Faces Selection Dilemmas Ahead Of AC Milan Derby Showdown | OneFootball

Inter vs Milan will see Cristian Chivu make several delicate selection calls as he prepares his first derby line-up, with injuries forcing early adjustments across the pitch and Petar Sucic and Piotr Zielinski vying for a place in the midfield.

The coach is already without Denzel Dumfries, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Darmian.

According to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, the most advanced decision involves the right flank, where Carlos Augusto is firmly ahead of Luis Henrique to replace Dumfries.

Meanwhile, on the opposite wing, Federico Dimarco is confirmed and should start without competition.

The remaining decisions concern the defence and midfield.

Inter Vs Milan – Bisseck-Acerbi & Sucic-Zielinski Compete For XI Spot

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Francesco Acerbi of Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

At the heart of the back line, Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck are competing for one starting spot.

Chivu will make his final call after the next training sessions.

Indeed, balancing experience against athleticism depending on Milan’s expected approach.

In midfield, Luka Sucic currently holds a slight advantage over Piotr Zielinski for the final place.

Alongside the untouchable Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella.

However, the Croatian’s recent training displays have given him a narrow edge, as per the reports.

In attack, Thuram is set to start from the first minute and lead the line with Lautaro Martinez.