Inter Milan Head Coach Faces Key Selection Dilemmas Ahead Of Tricky Test Against Atalanta | OneFootball

Cristian Chivu faces several key selection decisions as Inter Milan prepare to face Atalanta, with defensive and midfield choices still open ahead of the final match of 2025.

According to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, the main uncertainty lies at the back. Stefan de Vrij and Yann Bisseck are competing for a starting role in the back three alongside Alessandro Bastoni and Manuel Akanji.

Chivu must decide whether to prioritise experience or physicality against Atalanta’s aggressive attacking structure.

In midfield, Hakan Calhanoglu is pushing to return to the starting line-up after his recent absence.

Nicolò Barella remains a certainty.

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, another selection battle is taking place between Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Piotr Zielinski for the remaining central role.

On the flanks, continuity is expected. Luis Henrique is set to start on the right, with Federico Dimarco operating on the opposite side.

In attack, there are no doubts. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will once again form Inter’s frontline as the Nerazzurri look to close the year with a statement result in Bergamo.

Probable Inter XI (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck (or De Vrij), Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski (or Mkhitaryan), Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram.