Cautious Optimism – Inter Milan Hoping To Have Netherlands Star Back For Champions League Second Leg Vs Bayern Munich | OneFootball

Inter Milan are hoping to have wingback Denzel Dumfries back for the second leg of their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan wingback Denzel Dumfries is currently on the sidelines with a thigh injury. And a return does not look to be immediately in sight.

The former PSV wingback suffered the problem just before the international break. It forced him off in Inter’s Serie A clash with Atalanta before the break.

Prior to that, Dumfries had enjoyed a run as a virtual everpresent in the Nerazzurri starting eleven.

Denzel Dumfries pulled out of the Netherlands squad during the international break.

And it was always clear that the 28-year-old would need a few months to heal from his injury.

Inter Milan Hope To Have Denzel Dumfries Back For Bayern Second Leg

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale looks on, during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Genoa at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Denzel Dumfries has already missed a couple matches for Inter since the return from the break.

And the Netherlands international will certainly be out for a few more. Including next week’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg clash with Bayern Munich.

And Inter’s hope is to then have Dumfries back available later this month.

An optimistic target would be the second leg of the Champions League tie against Bayern.

Having Dumfries fit for that match would certainly constitute a major boost for Inter.

And according to the Corriere, there is some cautious optimism.

Certainly, there is no guarantee of Dumfries being back for that second leg. But nor would it be out of the question.