Fri Sep 20 14:09:50 UTC 2024: ## Dimarco Back in the Derby? Inter Left-Back Recovers from Injury Ahead of Milan Clash
**MILAN** – Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco appears set to be fit for the high-stakes Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan on Sunday, according to reports. The Italian left-back, who limped off in the closing stages of Inter’s 1-1 draw with Monza last weekend, missed the Nerazzurri’s Champions League opener against Manchester City on Wednesday.
While manager Simone Inzaghi initially dismissed the injury as a muscle cramp, Dimarco was ultimately left out of the traveling squad. Carlos Augusto, who replaced him in the European fixture, was initially considered the frontrunner to start against Milan. However, Dimarco’s rapid recovery has shifted the momentum.
The 26-year-old Italian international completed a full training session with the squad on Friday, and if he maintains this progress on Saturday, he is expected to start against their city rivals. Dimarco has been a consistent performer for Inter, starting the first four Serie A matches of the season. Although he hasn’t directly contributed to a goal yet, he is a key figure in the Nerazzurri’s attacking setup, having scored five goals and provided six assists in 30 league appearances last season.
This news will be a welcome boost for Inter, who will be looking to Dimarco’s experience and attacking threat as they aim to gain the upper hand in the derby. The Milan derby is always a fiercely contested match, and Inter will be hoping Dimarco’s return can give them the edge.
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