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

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MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu looks on before 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)

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.