Davide Frattesi could reportedly return to the starting lineup in tonight’s UEFA Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan.

According to Sky Sport via FCinterNews, the Italian midfielder is in line for a rare start this season.

Davide Frattesi has been on the fringes this season, making just 18 starts across all competitions.

Furthermore, Cristian Chivu has handed the 26-year-old just one Serie A start, underlining his lack of trust in the former Sassuolo man.

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MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter lost Nicolo Barella to injury on Monday, with the Italian star ruled out for the rest of the month.

Meanwhile, standout playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu is unlikely to return until mid-February.

Therefore, Chivu finds himself strapped for options in the middle of the park.

Piotr Zielinski has nailed down a starting berth as his own, with Petar Sucic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Frattesi fighting for the remaining two spots.

Despite registering just one league start, Frattesi has started twice in the Champions League and could add a third tonight.