Federico Dimarco doubtful for tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid
Dimarco appeared at Inter’s morning session with a left-knee bandage after a ligament strain; the club will decide his status before the flight.
On September 7, 2026, Federico Dimarco arrived at Inter’s morning training session with a visible bandage on his left knee, leaving his availability for tomorrow’s Champions League meeting with Real Madrid in doubt.
Injury background and match situation
The left-back suffered a minor strain to the knee ligaments during the recent Serie A match against Napoli and was forced off in the 62nd minute of that game, which finished 3:2 in favour of the Milan side.
Although Dimarco completed the morning drills alongside his teammates, Inter’s medical department and coaching staff are expected to make a final call on his fitness immediately before the official team flight to Spain.
The club will weigh the risk of starting him against Real Madrid against the short recovery time since the Napoli fixture; any late decision will determine whether Dimarco travels with the squad or is replaced in the matchday plans.
Inter face a high-profile Champions League test and the defender’s presence on the left flank would affect both the team’s defensive shape and attacking width, so the staff will monitor him closely until departure.
Photo: press material from the event
