Inter Milan stars Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu will reportedly regain starting spots in the upcoming clash against Bodo/Glimt.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the latter is likely to return to the starting lineup following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Hakan Calhanoglu came off the bench during Saturday’s Derby d’Italia clash against Juventus, replacing Barella early in the second half.
However, the Turkish playmaker received a disqualifying yellow card toward the end of the game.
Therefore, he will not be at Cristian Chivu’s disposal for Inter’s next Serie A match against Lecce.
Barella & Calhanoglu to Start in Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan Clash
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Just like Calhanoglu, Barella picked up a booking at the start of the second half and will now have to serve a one-game ban in Serie A.
Since they’ll both have to serve suspensions in the league, Chivu is considering fielding them both from the first minute on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski could finally get some rest after shouldering a heavy workload in recent weeks.
As such, Henrikh Mkhitaryan could make only his third UEFA Champions League appearance this season.