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Hakan Calhanoglu will start for Inter Milan against Udinese, while Petar Sucic is favourite over Henrikh Mkhitaryan to start the Serie A clash.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan take on Udinese in Serie A on Sunday evening. This will be their second league match of the campaign, having beaten Torino 5-0 in their debut.

The Nerazzurri will be playing at the San Siro for the second week in a row.

Without the Champions League starting up yet, Inter have a full week to prepare between league matches.

Therefore, Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu will not be thinking too much about rotating his squad.

Hakan Calhanoglu To Start For Inter Vs Udinese – Sucic Favourite Over Mkhitaryan

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Petar Sucic of FC Internazionale in action during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In midfield, Sky Sport Italia note, Chivu will be absolutely spoiled for choice.

Firstly, the broadcaster note, Davide Frattesi is back to full fitness. Therefore, he could play against Udinese .

Then, midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu will be back after serving a suspension in Inter’s opener against Torino.

The 31-year-old had picked up a one-match suspension in Inter’s last match of last season against Como, due to accumulation of yellow cards.

However, Calhanoglu will be back available against Udinese on Sunday.

And according to Sky, the Turk will play from the start.

Therefore, Nicolo Barella will move from the base of midfield where he started against Torino to a box-to-box role.

Then, for the third midfield slot, Sky report that Petar Sucic is favourite to retain his place. Therefore, it would be Henrikh Mkhitaryan who drops to the bench.