Inter Milan will reportedly face Bologna in a high-stakes Supercoppa Italiana semi-final tie without Hakan Calhanoglu.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish midfielder is likely to sit out Friday’s clash in Riyadh.
Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a muscle injury during Inter’s controversial 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool last weekend.
Therefore, Cristian Chivu couldn’t call upon his talismanic playmaker for Sunday’s away match against Genoa.
However, the Nerazzurri boss has included the 31-year-old in his squad for the upcoming Supercoppa.
Inter Milan to Take on Bologna Without Hakan Calhanoglu
Despite traveling to Saudi Arabia with the team, Calhanoglu may only be available for the final should Inter overcome Bologna.
Though the former AC Milan star has escaped a serious injury, his absence against Vincenzo Italiano’s side looks certain.
Indeed, Chivu would likely leave his starting playmaker on the bench as a precaution.
As such, Piotr Zielinski could make another start after impressing at the Marassi last weekend.
Meanwhile, Matteo Darmian has recovered from a long-term injury, but he still lacks match fitness.