Inter Milan Veteran Midfielder Benefits From International Break, Poland Superstar Still Sidelined | OneFootball

Inter Milan veteran star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has used the international break to regain full fitness, but Piotr Zielinski is still out.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the two-week hiatus from club football has allowed the Armenian to get back to his best.

Despite his age, the 36-year-old has been the pillar of Inter’s midfield under Simone Inzaghi.

Indeed, he has only missed one game all season, testifying to his remarkable fitness and consistency.

Inter Milan Star Henrikh Mkhitaryan Recovers, Piotr Zielinski Still Out

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 10: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Internazionale Milano at BayArena on December 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Alongside Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu, the ex-Roma star has been the cornerstone of Inter’s engine room.

In contrast to Mkhitaryan’s incredible healing ability, Piotr Zielinski remains on the sidelines.

Unfortunately, the Polish midfielder is still recovering and will likely miss more games after the break.

Therefore, Mkhitaryan’s presence in the midfield will be even more crucial for Inter in the upcoming period.

Indeed, Zielinski is struggling with a calf problem.

Recurring injuries have plagued his stint at the San Siro since joining the club from Napoli last summer.