Juventus vs Inter Milan: Jakan Cialhanoglu must be prepared, probably only as a substitute

Jakan Cialhanoglu is Inter Milan's main midfielder and is currently facing pressure before the classic Serie A showdown against Juventus. Although the 31-year-old Turkish player has been the engine pushing Inter Milan in San Siro, there is no guarantee that he will start this weekend's game. The decline in performance in 2025 has become the main factor that has caused doubts.

According to the report of "Milan Sports", Callahanoglu's position in the midfield is no longer stable. The coach is now considering other options as his recent performance is unsatisfactory, especially when it comes to a poor match against Spain after the international game interval.

In this case, other players have the opportunity to fill the midfield vacancy in Inter Milan. Names like Petal Susic and Andy Diouf are starting to get into consideration, and the match against Juventus could be a big moment for them to show their ability in the Italian Football League One.

Caanoglu's performance declined

Since joining Inter Milan, Cialhanoglu has been the key player and main player in the club's domestic success. However, this year his performance began to decline. His formerly intelligent and vision-filled style of play is now often plagued by pass-through errors and rhythm loss.

Health becomes an additional factor affecting performance. The intensive Turkish national team schedule allowed Kayahanoglu to return at a non-best form after the international game interval. The final match against Spain showed that he had difficulty making a significant impact, so much so that Inter began to rethink his role in the starting lineup.

This situation also brings psychological pressure. For players like Karanolu, losing their starting position is not easy. The competition in Inter Milan's midfield is getting fiercer, so maintaining a stable performance has become the primary condition for staying at the core of the team.

The option to replace Caranogru mainly

Peter Susic is now the main candidate to replace Calhanoglu. The young midfielder from Croatia performed well in the national team, which could be a big capital for him to enter the Inter Milan starting lineup. Paired with Nicollo Barrera and Henrik Mkhitaryan, Susic has the potential to bring new vitality to the midfield.

In addition to Susic, Andy Diouf is also one of the candidates. The 21-year-old French midfielder benefited from not being called up by the national team in the last international game cycle. He trained in Milan for two weeks in full, so he adapted to Inter Milan's tactics and strategies more quickly.

This opportunity may become an opportunity for Dioff to debut in the Italian Football League as a starter. With his youthful enthusiasm and high fighting spirit, he may bring positive surprises. The game against Juventus is always a big stage where young players can show off their abilities and impress.