Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan could reportedly return to the starting lineup in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Bodo/Glimt.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old is likely to start in the middle of the park after being left on the bench against Juventus.
Cristian Chivu’s men continue their European journey in the knockout playoff round against the Norwegian surprise package.
Indeed, the first leg takes place at the Aspmyra Stadium on Wednesday, with Inter looking to build on a 3-2 derby win against Juventus.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Start in Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan Showdown
Despite netting a late winner on Saturday, Piotr Zielinski might drop to the bench, as he desperately needs some rest.
Meanwhile, Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu both featured in the Derby d’Italia after returning from injuries.
However, referee Federico La Penna booked them both in the second half, meaning they will be unavailable for the next Serie A fixture.
Therefore, Chivu is considering starting them both on Wednesday, with Mkhitaryan expected to occupy the final midfield spot.
// Despite netting a late winner on Saturday, Piotr Zielinski might drop to the bench, as he desperately needs some rest.//
Agree , Piotr needs to be “rested” against the strong opponents … we have Mhiki for that purpose.
Every game is tough now. The season enters the final phase. We need everyone. If you dont like miki – thats fine. I like him. Been a fan for exactly 30 years this year. What he does on the pitch is hard to see for someone who grew up watching stats of the spanish media derby. Play some chess and you’ll understand how umportant miki and toro are for this Inter.
Forza Inter brothers. Lets get a win in the frozen lands
100 % agree !
Vrakela known as unti Mhiki article collection and postings journalist.
His article says , that if both players are rested equally the choice will go to Zielenski.
Mhiki is a much stronger overall player despite that he is 6 years older than Piotr. So called Zielenski “succes” comes against weaker team. Even in last game, he played below average until Juventus lost the player. Zielenski partially was guilty not guarding his men and allowed the cross that was succesfully connected by Cambiaso.
True true.
They (propaganda masters and their customers ) are trying to replace Mhiki for the third year now.
First, they tried to replace him with Frattessi, then with Susic now with Zielenski … and Mhiki still plays great football every single minute he is on the pitch