Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Turkey Megastar To Sit Out Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Final | OneFootball

Inter Milan will reportedly face Bologna in a high-stakes Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie without Hakan Calhanoglu.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish midfielder is likely to sit out Friday’s clash in Riyadh.

Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a muscle injury during Inter’s controversial 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool last weekend.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu couldn’t call upon his talismanic playmaker for Sunday’s away match against Genoa.

However, the Nerazzurri boss has included the 31-year-old in his squad for the upcoming Supercoppa.

Inter Milan to Take on Bologna Without Hakan Calhanoglu

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Hakan Calhanoglu of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite traveling to Saudi Arabia with the team, Calhanoglu may only be available for the final should Inter overcome Bologna.

Though the former AC Milan star has escaped a serious injury, his absence against Vincenzo Italiano’s side looks certain.

Indeed, Chivu would likely leave his starting playmaker on the bench as a precaution.

As such, Piotr Zielinski could make another start after impressing at the Marassi last weekend.