Inter Milan star Manuel Akanji is reportedly at risk of missing Saturday’s Serie A clash against Lecce.
According to Calciomercato via FCInter1908, the Swiss defender could be another high-profile absentee at Stadio Via del Mare.
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Despite making a cameo appearance against Juventus last weekend, Hakan Calhanoglu has renewed his muscle problem.
Therefore, he had to watch yesterday’s game against Bodo/Glimt from the sidelines.
Unfortunately, Inter suffered a fresh injury setback in Norway.
Manuel Akanji to Skip Lecce vs Inter Milan Clash
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 20: Manuel Akanji during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Lautaro Martinez picked up a calf problem last night, forcing Cristian Chivu to take him off in the second half.
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Moreover, Piotr Zielinski took a knock, and his availability for Saturday’s fixture is hanging in the balance.
However, problems keep piling up for Chivu. Indeed, Inter could face Lecce without Akanji, who is not 100% fit.
Fatigue seems to be catching up with Inter players, and Chivu will have to carefully manage his resources.
If Akanji can’t make it, there’s a good chance that Yann Bisseck could return to the starting lineup.