Inter Milan will take on Sassuolo on Sunday still missing three key players, as coach Cristian Chivu balances injuries with squad rotation.

According to Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, wing-back Denzel Dumfries remains sidelined.

Meanwhile midfield regulars Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are also unavailable through injury.

Both midfielders are targeting a return for next weekend’s high-profile clash with Juventus.

Despite those absences, several established names are expected to return to the starting line-up.

Sassuolo vs Inter – Chivu Ready To Bring Back Old Faces As Barella & Calhanoglu Still Out

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VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Yann Bisseck of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

In defence, Yann Bisseck, Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni are all set to regain their places from the first minute.

Further forward, Piotr Zielinski and Federico Dimarco are also tipped to start, while captain Lautaro Martinez should lead the line.

It is unsure who will partner Lautaro in attack, but early indicators suggest Chivu may select Francesco Pio Esposito.

Chivu is therefore expected to blend enforced absences with a partial reset of his preferred structure.

Indeed, keeping one eye on the Juventus showdown while ensuring Inter maintain momentum in Serie A.