Inter veteran Matteo Darmian will be ready for the highly awaited Milan derby, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan expected to stay on the sidelines.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 35-year-old is on the verge of full recovery. 

Matteo Darmian suffered a calf injury during Inter’s 3-0 demolition of Slavia Prague in late September.

As a result, he missed Inter’s last eight matches in all competitions.

However, the Rossoneri academy graduate is close to regaining full fitness. 

Darmian to Be Ready for Inter vs Milan Clash, Mkhitaryan Sidelined

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Inter Milan
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale Milano in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

November’s international break will provide Darmian with enough time to regain match sharpness. 

Indeed, the versatile defender has already resumed full training at Appiano Gentile.

On the other hand, Cristian Chivu is still unable to call upon Mkhitaryan.

The 35-year-old has been in the treatment room since Inter’s controversial Serie A defeat at Napoli in late October. 

Furthermore, there’s virtually no chance for the ex-Roma star to recover for the upcoming league derby. 

Instead, Mkhitaryan may return to the pitch toward the end of November when Inter take on Pisa on the road.