Dumfries comeback is only Inter positive after 3 months out | OneFootball

Inter are out of the Champions League, but there was some good news, as Denzel Dumfries made his comeback after three months out with an ankle injury.

The Nerazzurri needed something remarkable to overturn their 3-1 first leg play-off defeat to Bodo/Glimt, but instead were beaten again 2-1 at San Siro, eliminated 5-2 on aggregate.

It was a nightmare evening for the club, but the only positive on the horizon for coach Cristian Chivu was represented by a substitution.

Inter have Dumfries back at last

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Match officials players and mascots line up on the pitch prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Dumfries had been out of action since sustaining an ankle injury, leaving the field during their 2-0 win over Lazio on November 9.

The situation worsened on international duty, and he had surgery to stabilise the ankle in December.

Denzel Dumfries captains Inter against Feyenoord in the Champions League round of 16 second leg against Feyenoord (picture: @inter via X).

This evening was the first time Dumfries returned to the bench since November 9, and he was given a brief run-out for the final nine minutes.

He was greeted by an enthusiastic welcome from the Inter fans at San Siro, glad to have the Ballon d’Or nominee back at long last.

It was only his 16th appearance of the season, where he contributed three goals.