SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu will call upon numerous youngsters for Friday’s friendly match against Atletico Madrid.
According to FCInter1908, the 44-year-old must rely on the Primavera and U23 starlets to make up for the absence of first-team regulars.
Indeed, 13 first-team stalwarts are away on international duty.
Meanwhile, Inter will take on Atletico Madrid in a mid-season friendly on Friday, with the match set to take place in Benghazi, Libya.
On the other hand, preparations for the upcoming Serie A clash against Roma will begin at the start of next week.
Cristian Chivu to Rely on Primavera & U23 Youngsters in Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Friendly
Several veterans have stayed at Appiano Gentile during the international break.
For example, Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Andy Diouf are among the senior stars remaining in Milan.
Moreover, Marcus Thuram has had to stay and focus on recovering from a thigh injury.
Therefore, the Frenchman will not be at Chivu’s disposal on Friday.
However, Cristian Chivu intends to give the young players a chance to impress.
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