Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is desperate to have Matteo Darmian back from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian veteran couldn’t have timed his return any better.

Matteo Darmian has been in the pits since late September.

Indeed, the 36-year-old sustained a calf injury during Inter’s 3-0 home win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

However, he is on the verge of recovery and could start on the bench in tonight’s home league clash against Lecce.

Inter Milan Coach Cristian Chivu Desperate for Matteo Darmian Recovery

Lautaro Martinez Matteo Darmian Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Lautaro Martinez and Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale celebrate after their team’s 4-3 victory in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

With Denzel Dumfries unavailable for selection until late February, Chivu has recently had to rely heavily on Luis Henrique.

Yet, the Brazilian winger has failed to live up to the billing.

Despite making nine consecutive starts in all competitions, Henrique’s form is a far cry from his scintillating showings for Marseille last season.

Therefore, Darmian’s return cannot come soon enough.

Meanwhile, Chivu is still hoping to add to his wingback options in the January transfer window.