Inter Milan Vs Juventus – Chivu Throws Caution Out Of The Window: Recovered Midfield Duo Set To Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu is ready to take a gamble on Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu in Saturday’s clash against Juventus.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old manager is willing to deviate from his traditionally cautious approach regarding the injured players.

The stage looks set for Inter to win their 21st Serie A title.

Indeed, Chivu’s men boast an eight-point lead over second-placed AC Milan heading into the weekend’s mouth-watering fixture at San Siro.

However, there’s no room for complacency, as Inter seek their first high-profile league win under the Romanian coach.

Chivu to Risk Starting Barella & Calhanoglu in Inter Milan vs Juventus Clash

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Cristian Chivu has always been cautious when it comes to his players’ fitness, rarely rushing them back from injury.

But things might change now, with Inter keen to avenge a 4-3 defeat from September’s reverse fixture.

Therefore, Chivu could throw caution out of the window and put both Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu in the starting lineup.

Both players have been absent for weeks, but they’ve resumed training and are reportedly in good shape.