Inter head coach Cristian Chivu faces two key decisions over his starting lineup ahead of Sunday’s clash against AC Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, Denzel Dumfries will almost certainly miss the Milan derby.

With an ankle injury preventing the Dutch wingback from featuring in the upcoming blockbuster, there’s an issue for Chivu.

Indeed, the 29-year-old has nailed down the starting berth as his own, outshining Luis Henrique and Matteo Darmian.

Therefore, Carlos Augusto is the likeliest candidate to take Dumfries’ place on Sunday.

Cristian Chivu Faces Two Starting Lineup Dilemmas Ahead of Inter vs AC Milan Clash

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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 10: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Internazionale Milano at BayArena on December 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Dumfries’ absence is not the only problem for Cristian Chivu.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is also on the sidelines, meaning either Piotr Zielinski or Petar Sucic will have to step up.

Despite his return to form, the former sustained a minor injury during the international break.

Therefore, Chivu must decide whether to risk aggravating the 31-year-old’s condition by putting him in the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck and Francesco Acerbi are in a direct duel for a starting spot, with the German more likely to get the nod.