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Inter Milan Vs Juventus – Italy Megastar Set To Return To Starting Lineup After Injury

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Marko Vrakela  |  Last updated Feb 12, 2026 9:05 AM ET

Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella looks likely to return to the starting lineup in Saturday’s clash against Juventus.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian star has regained full fitness.

Cristian Chivu was without the 28-year-old in the last two Serie A matches against Cremonese and Sassuolo.

However, Inter eased past both newly promoted teams, netting seven unanswered goals in the process.

Still, Juventus will provide a far sterner test.

Nicolo Barella to Start in Inter Milan vs Juventus Clash

Barella sustained a minor muscle injury in the build-up to Inter’s UEFA Champions League trip to Borussia Dortmund.

Therefore, he has been out of action for more than two weeks.

However, he resumed training yesterday and will be at Chivu’s disposal on Saturday.

Furthermore, he is likely to take Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s place in the engine room.

Meanwhile, Hakan Calhanoglu has returned to fitness following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Despite overcoming a niggling calf injury, the 32-year-old should start from the bench.

Indeed, Piotr Zielinski has excelled in his role and will likely operate as a deep-lying playmaker this weekend.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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