Denzel Dumfries is back and Cristian Chivu is ready to unleash the Dutchman in Sunday’s Milan derby between AC & Inter Milan.
Gazzetta dello Sport are reporting, via FCInterNews, that the Liverpool target is fully fit and in line to make a decisive impact from the bench.
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The wing-back has been gradually reintroduced since returning from his ankle injury.
He picked up minutes in the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
Now, after 119 days on the sidelines, his return to Serie A action looks set to come in the biggest match of the season.
AC Milan Vs Inter Milan – Dumfries Ready & Waiting For Nerazzurri
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Gazzetta describe Dumfries as “a candidate for impact from the bench.”
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Indeed, with Chivu likely to introduce him for Luis Henrique.
After the Brazilian has been heavily used in recent weeks.
The timing could hardly be more fitting.
Dumfries has a strong personal record in the Milan derby.
Indeed, he has consistently raised his game in these fixtures across his Inter career.
Even without Theo Hernandez on the opposing flank, Gazzetta note that his return is “the most important news for Inter” heading into the weekend.
The wider context adds further significance.
A win on Sunday could extend Inter’s lead to 13 points.
Which, according to Gazzetta, “more or less definitively closes every discussion relating to the Scudetto.”
Dumfries returning to something close to his best at this moment would be perfectly timed.
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