Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi could be without two essential first-team stars in the upcoming Derby d’Italia clash against Juventus.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram are at risk of missing Sunday’s match due to injuries.

Thuram started in last night’s home win against Fiorentina.

However, an ankle problem forced him off inside the opening half an hour, forcing Simone Inzaghi to make an early change.

Little did the Nerazzurri manager know Marko Arnautovic would score off the bench to seal Inter’s 2-1 triumph.

Meanwhile, Dimarco wasn’t part of the matchday squad as he’s still struggling with illness.

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Dimarco and Thuram are vital to Inzaghi’s set-up.

Therefore, losing them for a crunch meeting with Juventus would be a devastating blow.

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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 29: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Internazionale Milano and AS Monaco at Stadio San Siro on January 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite Arnautovic’s heroics on Monday evening, he can hardly match the Frenchman’s role in this team.

Furthermore, Carlos Augusto fared well against Fiorentina but was still beneath Dimarco’s level.

On the bright side, Inter will welcome Denzel Dumfries back from suspension for this potentially season-defining contest.