Cristian Chivu To Rest Switzerland Star For Inter Milan Trip To Udinese, One Eye On Arsenal
For Udinese against Inter, Cristian Chivu plans to rest Manuel Akanji with one eye already on the upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal.
Inter travel to Udine for kick-off at 3:00 p.m. (local time), aiming to defend top spot in the Serie A table.
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According to La Gazzetta du SportChivu plans a rotation after Wednesday’s game as match congestion begins to take hold.
In midfield, Piotr Zielinski could breathe. SO, Davide Frattesi and Petar Sucic push to start.
Udinese Vs Inter – Akanji enjoys well-deserved rest ahead of Arsenal clash
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Manuel Akanji of FC Internazionale during the warm-up before the MD6 match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League league stage between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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Nicolò Barella is expected to operate as regista. In the meantime, Henrikh Mkhitaryan should keep his place, with a probable tenure reserved for Europe.
At the back, Manuel Akanji can sit. Francesco Acerbi is currently leading the race to replace him, although Stefan de Vrij remains an alternative.
Elsewhere, several regulars are ready to return.
Yann Bisseck, Federico Dimarco, Luis Henrique and Lautaro Martinez are all expected back in the XI after a rotation against Lecce. In attack, Lautaro should once again partner Francesco Pio Esposito.
Inter want to maintain their momentum in Udine.
At the same time, Chivu continues to carefully manage his energy levels, fully aware that Arsenal await at the San Siro in midweek.