Inter, Bonny out for a month: Chivu down to three forwards

Inter will be without Bonny for around a month. The forward, already forced to withdraw from his national-team call-up because of a muscle problem, will therefore miss the return of league action and the closely scheduled European fixture. His absence significantly reduces Cristian Chivu’s attacking alternatives at a particularly demanding stage of the season.

With the Frenchman unavailable, the Nerazzurri coach can rely on only three forwards. Managing their workload will therefore become crucial, given the packed schedule between Serie A and the Champions League. Bonny is expected to follow a recovery period of approximately four weeks before gradually returning to training: the priority will be to avoid any setback and bring him back without unnecessary risks.

Inter enter the break after beating Como 2-0, following a 3-0 victory away to Feyenoord and a 3-1 derby defeat against Milan. Chivu’s side will return on Sunday, November 22 at 20:45, away to Atalanta. Three days later, the Champions League match against Stuttgart is scheduled at San Siro at 21:00: two fixtures in which the attacking options will be reduced.