Ahead of tonight’s Derby d’Italia between Juventus and Inter Milan, Cristian Chivu faces last minute selection headache as he weighs up experience over exuberance.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is expected to start over new signing Petar Sucic.
Sucic has been impressive since his arrival from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer.
However, Chivu seems to prefer the experienced Armenian for the derby clash.
Mkhitaryan stayed in Lombardy over the international break, working with Chivu and the other players who stayed behind.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale celebrates after his team’s 4-3 victory. In the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona. At Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
The other uncertainty for Chivu’s lineup is whether he opts for Federico Dimarco or Carlos Augusto on the left-hand side.
Dimarco is the tried and tested choice, whilst Augusto could offer a surprise alternative in the position.
Augusto, meanwhile, has a habit of starting from the bench.
He has come on for Dimarco in both of the club’s Serie A fixtures this season.
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