Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:22 p.m. / Updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:22 p.m.
Bad news for Cristi Chivu (45 years old)! The Inter Milan coach will not be able to rely on midfielder Nicolo Barella in the match with Borussia Dortmund, last in the single group of the Champions League. The game will be played on Wednesday, January 28, from 22:00.
Inter's squad will travel for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund without midfielder Nicolo Barella. He will not play due to muscle strain, according to sportal.gr.
Cristi Chivu cannot rely on 3 starters in Borussia Dortmund – Inter Milan
Thus, the Nerazzurri will be without another key player due to injury, the others being Denzel Dumfries, who recently underwent surgery, and Hakan Calhanoglu, who could return to the field at the end of next week.
Nicolo Barella, Inter midfielder/ photo Imago Images
This season, Barella has been a near-constant starter for Inter, registering 29 appearances, one goal and 6 assists in all competitions.
Cristi Chivu's side still have a chance for the top 8 in the Champions League
One stage before the end of the group, Inter ranks 14th, with 12 points. Cristi Chivu's team is doomed to win on Wednesday to still hope for one of the first 8 positions, which lead directly to the eighth.
The last team to be found there is Chelsea, who have 13 points. Between Inter and the Londoners there are 5 other teams: Atalanta, Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Sporting Lisbon and FC Barcelona.
In the domestic competition, Inter is the leader, with 52 points. Second ranked is rival AC Milan, with 47.
