Big Boost For Inter Milan – Key Midfielder Likely To Start Serie A Derby Clash Vs AC Milan | OneFootball

Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is set to start this evening’s Serie A derby clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

The big fitness doubt for Inter heading into today’s derby has concerned Calhanoglu.

The Turkish international is just coming back from injury. He’d picked up a thigh problem in the Supercoppa Italiana final against Milan, and then a separate calf strain.

Hakan Calhanoglu has been back in training since Thursday. However, it has not been certain whether he’d be match-fit for this evening’s match against Milan.

Hakan Calhanoglu To Start AC Milan Vs Inter Derby

According to the Gazzetta, however, the signs look to be very positive for Calhanoglu.

The 30-year-old has not just recovered from his injury. He is also looking ready to play from the start this evening against the Rossoneri, and not just from the bench.

CAGLIARI, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Stefan de Vrij of Inter in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari and FC Internazionale at Sardegna Arena on December 28, 2024 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

That is certainly a big boost for the Nerazzurri.

Hakan Calhanoglu is a key player in midfield for Inter.

Moreover, the derby is always a special fixture for the Turk. He spent four years as a Milan player before making the jump across the city divide to join Inter in 2021.