Cristian Chivu is preparing fresh rotation for Inter Milan’s Serie A trip to Udinese, with Nicolo Barella at the heart of midfield, while also keeping Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Arsenal firmly in mind.

As a result, according to Sky, via FCInterNews, changes should arrive across the pitch.

In defence, Chivu may rest Manuel Akanji. Therefore, Francesco Acerbi would move into the centre of the back three, while Yann Bisseck is ready to return from the start.

Meanwhile, Alessandro Bastoni is expected to continue on the left.

On the right flank, Luis Henrique should come back into the XI. In midfield, however, Chivu must still decide between Petar Sucic and Davide Frattesi.

At the moment, Sucic appears slightly favoured.

Udinese Vs Inter – Chivu Ready To Trust Barella As Regista

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MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The biggest decision concerns the regista role. With Hakan Calhanoglu unavailable, Chivu is likely to trust Nicolò Barella in a deeper position.

Consequently, Henrikh Mkhitaryan would operate as a mezzala, while Piotr Zielinski would begin the match on the bench.

Up front, Lautaro Martinez should lead the attack once again. Alongside him, Chivu could hand another opportunity to Pio Esposito.

However, Marcus Thuram remains in direct competition, and the final choice may depend on workload management.

Ultimately, Inter want to protect key players without sacrificing results.

Therefore, the trip to Udine will test both Chivu’s rotation strategy and the squad’s depth.