Henrikh Mkhitaryan is back in Inter Milan’s squad for this afternoon’s trip to Pisa, but Cristian Chivu plans a cautious approach for the Armenian midfielder.

The former Arsenal man has missed over a month with a semitendinosus muscle issue sustained against Napoli.

Meanwhile, today Mkhitaryan has travelled with the team.

However, he is expected to start from the bench.

Pisa Vs Inter – Chivu Cautious With Returning Star Mkhitaryan

Cristian Chivu Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu gesturesduring the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Corriere della Sera notes, via FCInterNews, that Chivu does not intend to rush his return, preferring to give Mkhitaryan a few minutes at most this afternoon.

This measured plan will allow the experienced midfielder to regain full match fitness.

Indeed, ahead of Inter’s Coppa Italia tie against Venezia on December 3 at San Siro.

In the meantime, the Inter coach will rely on other midfield options in Pisa, while keeping Mkhitaryan’s reintegration gradual to avoid aggravating the injury.

The strategy highlights Chivu’s priority on managing player workload carefully amid a congested schedule, ensuring that the Armenian can contribute effectively once fully fit.