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Inter Milan Fitness Boost: Italian & French Stars Return to Training for Napoli

Inter Milan Injury Updates: Darmian and Diouf Return to Contention, Frattesi OutTable of ContentsInter Milan Injury Updates: Darmian and Diouf Return to Contention, Frattesi OutDarmian and Diouf RecoveredFrattesi's Absence and Transfer RumorsChivu's Squad Overhaul Plans Inter Milan receives…

Inter Milan Fitness Boost: Italian & French Stars Return to Training for Napoli

Inter Milan Injury Updates: Darmian and Diouf Return to Contention, Frattesi Out

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Inter Milan receives positive news on the injury front as both Matteo Darmian and Esposito Diouf have resumed training and are potential candidates for selection in the upcoming match. Though, Davide Frattesi remains unavailable, fueling speculation about his future with the club.

Darmian and Diouf Recovered

Matteo Darmian has been sidelined as late September due to a calf injury sustained during a match against Slavia Prague [1]. While he has recovered from the injury, manager Cristian Chivu had previously deemed him lacking match fitness, keeping him out of recent games against Bologna and parma. The latest reports indicate Darmian is now back in training and could feature this weekend.

Esposito Diouf also faced a recent setback, picking up a minor knee injury during the warm-up before Inter’s match against Bologna. Fortunately, he has made a swift recovery and has also rejoined the team in training [1].

Frattesi’s Absence and Transfer Rumors

Midfielder Davide Frattesi will miss Sunday’s fixture, adding weight to ongoing rumors regarding a potential departure from the club [1]. While the reason for his absence wasn’t specified, his continued link to a possible transfer continues to be a talking point.

Chivu’s Squad Overhaul Plans

These injury updates come as manager Cristian Chivu reportedly plans a notable overhaul of the Inter Milan squad during the summer 2026 transfer window [2]. The potential departures of players like Frattesi could be part of this larger restructuring effort.

Publication Date: 2026/01/08 17:49:23

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