Report – Netherlands Superstar Hands Inter Milan Huge Fitness Boost Ahead Of Club World Cup Clash Vs River Plate | OneFootball

Denzel Dumfries will be in contention for Inter Milan’s decisive FIFA Club World Cup clash against River Plate.

Per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Dutchman is back to full fitness after missing the opening two Group E matches.

Cristian Chivu couldn’t count on the 29-year-old against CF Monterrey and Urawa Red Diamonds.

However, Inter went unbeaten in both games, though the team struggled for conviction on each occasion.

Indeed, after a scrappy 1-1 draw against the Mexicans, they needed a late comeback to beat Urawa 2-1.

Denzel Dumfries Ready for Inter Milan vs River Plate Showdown

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Denzel Dumfries of FC Internazionale during the warm up prior to 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)

With Inter and River locked on four points each, Thursday’s encounter has all the makings of a top-table six-pointer.

Furthermore, the margin for error is thin as third-placed Monterrey sit two points adrift of the group leaders.

Therefore, any potential slip-up, combined with Monterrey’s win, could result in an early exit.

Luckily, Chivu will have Denzel Dumfries at his disposal for this crunch fixture.

Meanwhile, Dumfries’ return means Luis Henrique will probably drop to the bench after a poor performance against Urawa.

Yet, Hakan Calhanoglu, Yann Bisseck, Piotr Zielinski, Marcus Thuram, and Davide Frattesi are still out.