Inter, Dimarco is the derby doubt: Carlos Augusto remains on standby

The Serie A derby between Milan and Inter, scheduled for Saturday 31 October at 20:45, features one question on the Nerazzurri’s left flank. Federico Dimarco is not certain to start after the recent joy experienced by his family. His possible exclusion, however, is not linked to a physical problem mentioned by the source: the decision mainly concerns how to manage the player before the city derby.

Cristian Chivu is therefore considering Carlos Augusto, who is already regarded as a reliable option in the position. The coach must decide whether to confirm Dimarco in a high-intensity fixture or hand the Brazilian a starting role, providing additional caution and freshness on the wing. The duel between the two players is consequently one of the few unresolved issues in Inter’s plans for the match against the Rossoneri, while the rest of the setup appears clearer.

Inter enter the derby with three straight wins: 1-0 against Shakhtar in the Champions League, followed by a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina and a 2-0 success away to Venezia in Serie A. After Milan, the Nerazzurri will face Feyenoord away on Tuesday 3 November at 21:00 in the Champions League.