Inter Milan midfield duo Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella are reportedly one step away from returning from injury.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri could welcome their stars back for Saturday’s clash against Juventus.

Head coach Cristian Chivu was unable to call upon his first-team stalwarts for last weekend’s match against Sassuolo.

Nevertheless, Inter trounced the Neroverdi 5-0 at the Mapei Stadium, extending their winning streak in Serie A to five games.

Barella & Calhanoglu to Return for Inter Milan vs Juventus Clash

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PISA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Nicolo’ Barella of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and FC Internazionale at Arena Garibaldi on November 30, 2025 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Chivu has been without Hakan Calhanoglu since the beginning of January.

Indeed, the 32-year-old playmaker suffered a calf injury during Inter’s 2-2 home stalemate against Napoli.

However, the Turkish superstar could at least start on the bench in the upcoming Derby d’Italia showdown at San Siro.

Meanwhile, Barella’s situation will require a more cautious approach.

The diminutive midfielder has been in the pits for a couple of weeks with a muscular problem.

Therefore, his availability for the heavily anticipated clash against Juventus is hanging in the balance.