Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu will make a long-awaited return to the starting lineup in the upcoming clash against Fiorentina.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Turkish ace has regained full fitness and is likely to start in the middle of the park.

Hakan Calhanoglu has experienced a difficult start to the new calendar year.

Indeed, he suffered a nasty calf injury during Inter’s 2-2 home draw against Napoli at the beginning of January.

Despite returning to action in last month’s Derby d’Italia against Juventus, the 32-year-old renewed his injury against Como.

Therefore, he was unavailable for selection in the last two Serie A games.

Hakan Calhanoglu to Start in Fiorentina vs Inter Milan Clash

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MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during 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)

Calhanoglu could not have timed his return from injury any better.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu lost veteran midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan to a muscle problem in last weekend’s draw against Atalanta.

Therefore, he is likely to spend the next couple of weeks on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski can now take the Armenian’s place on the left side of midfield, with Calhanoglu expected to return to his favorite role as a deep-lying playmaker.

Calhanoglu’s recovery comes as a major boost for Inter, as they bid to bounce back from a three-game winless run in all competitions.