Inzaghi On When Injured Inter Milan Trio Back In Action: ‘We’re Expecting Them Back Soon’ | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is expecting Denzel Dumfries, Piotr Zielinski, and Marcus Thuram to return from injury soon.

The Nerazzurri coach spoke to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. He also gave his thoughts on this evening’s Serie A clash with Bologna.

Inter Milan are without three players in total for this evening’s match against Bologna.

Wingback Denzel Dumfries and midfielder Piotr Zielinski have both been out since the international break.

Dumfries is suffering from a thigh strain, having had a run of starts prior to the break. Meanwhile, Zielinski has been recovering from a persistent calf problem picked up in a Serie A clash with Monza.

Furthermore, Marcus Thuram joined the injury list yesterday.

The Frenchman played all ninety minutes of Inter’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

That effort took its toll on Marcus Thuram, however. He has suffered some muscular fatigue in his left thigh.

Inzaghi Expecting Dumfries, Zielinski & Thuram Back Soon

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi explained that “We’re expecting Zielinski and Dumfries back as soon as possible.”

“And Thuram I don’t think will be out for long,” he added.

“[Dumfries and Zielinski] had some major injury problems,” the Nerazzurri coach noted. “Those have gone on for a while.”

“But they’re recovering. Next week they should be back with us and ready to play.”

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Then, Inzaghi noted that “Thuram has had some muscular fatigue.”

“That ruled him out today. And Wednesday [against AC Milan in the Coppa Italia] is too early, I think.”

“But we’re expecting to have all three of them back,” Inzaghi said.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi said that Inter have “the right enthusiasm” against Bologna.

“We’re up against a great team in top form. They’re well-coached, and they’ve only lost at home against Bologna when they were down to ten men.”

“We’ll need to play together like a top team,” the Inter coach stressed.

Inzaghi On Lack Of Squad Rotation: “Tried To Change As Little As Possible”

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Then, Inzaghi also explained why he only made two changes to the starting eleven from the team that faced Bayern Munich in midweek.

“I made my choices,” the Inter coach said. “As always.”

“I tried to understand the kind of match that we’re playing.”

Inzaghi admitted that “I tried to change as little as possible.”

“I have maximum confidence in the players who start,” he added.

Then, Inzaghi made clear how important today’s match against Bologna is. He agreed with Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta.

Inzaghi remarked to DAZN, via FCInterNews, that “All matches are important.”

“Our President said so correctly [how Bologna match is the most important of the year].”

“I agree with him,” Inzaghi said. “But at the same time I have to think a lot about all the matches we have coming up.

“Our focus is on Bologna,” Inzaghi made clear.

“We have to be aggressive and determined because we are up against a team that is in excellent form. A team with an excellent principle of how to play.”