Hakan Calhanoglu could reportedly drop out of the Inter Milan starting line-up in Saturday’s showdown against Juventus.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish midfielder no longer has a guaranteed starting berth.

Despite his influential status at San Siro, the 31-year-old’s form has notably declined in 2025.

Furthermore, Hakan Calhanoglu will return from the international break late after another underwhelming showing against Spain.

As a result, Cristian Chivu could replace him against Juventus.

Hakan Calhanoglu Risks Losing Starting Berth in Juventus vs Inter Milan

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MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale in action during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Calhanoglu’s place in danger, Petar Sucic is the leading candidate to fill the midfield vacancy.

Fresh off another impressive showing for Croatia, the 21-year-old could line up alongside Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Meanwhile, Andy Diouf is another option as he has had more time to get familiar with the new surroundings.

Indeed, omitted from France’s squad for the latest FIFA World Cup qualifiers, he has remained in Milan over the past two weeks.

Therefore, there’s a chance for the young Frenchman to make his first Serie A start.