Inter Poised to Start Mkhitaryan as Barella, Calhanoglu Return for Bodo/Glimt First Leg
Italian outlets report rotation driven by workload management plus domestic suspensions.
Overview
- Inter visit Bodø on Wednesday for the Champions League knockout-playoff first leg at Aspmyra Stadion.
- Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews reports Henrikh Mkhitaryan is likely to rejoin the midfield after starting on the bench against Juventus.
- Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews indicates Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are expected to start following returns from injury and Serie A bans from weekend bookings.
- Yahoo’s preview notes Piotr Zielinski could be rested despite scoring a late winner on Saturday as staff manage his workload.
- Team news lists Denzel Dumfries (ankle) as Inter’s primary injury doubt, with previews offering predicted XIs (Bodo/Glimt 4-3-3, Inter 3-5-2) and highlighting Bodo/Glimt’s recent wins over Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.