Inter Milan & Albania Midfielder Looking To Silence Detractors Vs Juventus
Inter Milan midfielder Kristjan Asllani will have a presentable opportunity to silence his detractors in Sunday’s Serie A blockbuster against Juventus.
According to Tuttosport, as reported by FCInterNews, the Albania international could play a pivotal role in the upcoming Derby d’Italia amid Hakan Calhanoglu’s absence.
Calhanoglu picked up a thigh problem during a 1-0 win against Roma last weekend.
Therefore, the Turkish playmaker will be on the sidelines when Thiago Motta’s charges parachute at Giuseppe Meazza next weekend.
With the 30-year-old unavailable for selection, Simone Inaghi will likely turn to Asllani to fill the vacancy.
No stranger to performing in this role, the 22-year-old spent most of last season covering for Calhanoglu.
Asllani is not in contention for tonight’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Young Boys.
Indeed, the versatile midfielder suffered a minor muscular problem while on international duty with Albania.
However, he should recover in time for Sunday’s mouth-watering game.
Inter Milan Star Kristjan Asllani Looking To Silence Detractors Vs Juventus
Whether Asllani will feature against Juventus is still a mystery.
It’s up to the medical staff to re-evaluate his physical condition in the coming days and provide their assessment.
But there’s no doubt the ex-Empoli star will be desperate to take this opportunity.
First-team chances have been at a premium for Asllani this season.
He has only registered on start in Serie A.
However, had it not been for Calhanoglu’s slight injury concern, he would’ve probably started the game against Monza on the bench.
Now that the former AC Milan playmaker is in the treatment room again, Asllani will be eager to impress.
He starred for Albania during the international break, scoring a second-half winner against Georgia in the UEFA Nations League.
Inzaghi would likely appreciate if his second-string midfielder could translate his international form to the domestic stage.
As for Calhanoglu, he could return to action against Empoli in the last week of October.
