Inter vs Napoli is shaping up as a key take a look at for Cristian Chivu, with Bastoni, Thuram and Barella all anticipated to return to the beginning XI at San Siro.
There may be cautious optimism popping out of Appiano Gentile forward of Sunday’s showdown.
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in latest days, participating in partial group coaching and pushing for a spot within the matchday squad.
For Darmian, it will mark a big step ahead.
The defender has not featured because the finish of September as a result of a persistent calf drawback, however is now lastly seeing mild on the finish of the tunnel.
Chivu Turns To Bastoni & Thuram For Inter Conflict With Napoli
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale Milano runs with the ball in the course of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Photographs)
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Not all of the information is optimistic for Inter.
Davide Frattesi stays unavailable and can miss the match towards Antonio Conte’s Napoli.
, Chivu intends to area the strongest attainable Inter facet.
Certainly, for a fixture that carries clear weight within the title race.
The Nerazzurri coach is predicted to reinstate a number of common starters.
With Alessandro Bastoni, Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella and all set to return from the outset.
Inter desire a assertion efficiency at dwelling as they give the impression of being to reassert themselves towards a direct rival.
Possible Inter XI (3-5-2):
Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro.