Poland Midfielder And Ex Arsenal & Manchester United Star Battle For Starting Place For Inter Milan At Como | OneFootball

Inter approach the trip to Como with several important decisions still on Cristian Chivu’s desk, particularly on the right flank.

As Tuttosport reports, via FCInterNews, the biggest question concerns who will start wide on the right.

Carlos Augusto has already been deployed there in both the derby and the clash with Atlético Madrid.

Indeed, before shifting to the left as a wide centre-back against Venezia.

He could return in place of the injured Denzel Dumfries.

However, Andy Diouf is also a strong contender after his excellent Coppa Italia performance.

Meanwhile Luis Henrique represents a further alternative.

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal 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)

There is also a battle shaping up in midfield.

On the left mezzala role, Piotr Zielinski’s limited 45 minutes last time out appear to be a clear hint that he is being preserved for a starting spot at Como.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan, meanwhile, may be eased back into rhythm.

Indeed, with more minutes from the bench as he continues to build towards full sharpness.

Important ahead of the Liverpool showdown in the Champions League.

Inter’s injury situation remains mixed.

Dumfries is pushing to return in time for Liverpool, while Matteo Darmian is targeting the league match against Genoa for his comeback.

Chivu will need to weigh up risk, rhythm and rotation carefully.

The decisions he makes on the right flank and in midfield could prove decisive in a match where Inter aim to maintain momentum and navigate a packed winter schedule with precision.