Cristian Chivu Grants Inter Milan Squad Day Off Ahead Of Milan Derby: Preparations Start On Friday | OneFootball

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu has reportedly granted his side a day off ahead of Sunday’s Serie A derby against AC Milan.

According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, preparations for the upcoming Derby della Madonnina are set to commence tomorrow.

Despite bowing out of the Champions League, Inter’s fixture schedule remains brutal.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri faced Como in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie on Tuesday, drawing 0-0 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

With several first-team stars struggling with injuries, fatigue threatens to become a problem for the Nerazzurri.

Cristian Chivu Gives Inter Milan Squad Day Off Ahead of AC Milan Clash

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Eager to prevent the risk of further injuries, Cristian Chivu has decided to give his side some rest ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri won’t train at Appiano Gentile today. However, the coaching staff will be present.

Meanwhile, the players will resume training tomorrow, with Ange-Yoan Bonny expected to be part of the ground.