Inter prepare Barella and Calhanoglu surprise for Juventus in Derby d’Italia

Inter Milan are reportedly preparing to start recovered midfielders Nicolò Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu in Saturday’s crucial clash against Juventus at San Siro.

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu is considering a tactical gamble by starting Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella against Juventus.

Both players recently returned to training following significant layoffs, with Calhanoglu recovering from a “left soleus muscle” sprain sustained in January.

Their inclusion would bolster an Inter side that has dropped just two points in their last twelve Serie A matches heading into the derby.

The decision would likely see Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to the bench to accommodate the returning stars.

Sky Sport Italia suggests Chivu is leaning toward a midfield trio of Barella, Calhanoglu, and Piotr Zielinski to maintain their “sparkling form.”

With only Denzel Dumfries sidelined, the Nerazzurri aim to preserve their status as the primary challengers to league leaders Napoli.