Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu have handed Inter Milan a double injury boost ahead of Saturday’s Derby d’Italia clash against Juventus.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, both players could return to the starting lineup this weekend.
Inter will face Juventus in a blockbuster Serie A fixture on Saturday, looking to extend their five-game winning run in the league.
Furthermore, Cristian Chivu has welcomed two first-team stalwarts back from injuries on the eve of this heavyweight showdown.
Barella & Calhanoglu to Start Both in Inter Milan vs Juventus Clash
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Hakan Calhanoglu has been on the sidelines since the beginning of the calendar year.
Indeed, he suffered a calf injury during Inter’s 2-2 home draw against Napoli in early January.
However, the 32-year-old has regained full fitness and could start as a deep-lying playmaker this weekend.
Meanwhile, Barella sustained a minor muscle problem in training shortly before Inter’s Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund.
Therefore, he sat out Inter’s last two Serie A games, but he will be at Chivu’s disposal on Saturday.
