Inter, Dumfries tegola: out against Monterrey at the World Cup for Clubs

Bad news for Inter on the eve of their World Club Championship debut. Indeed, Cristian Chivu, the Nerazzurri coach, will have to do without Denzel Dumfries for the challenge against Monterrey, scheduled on Tuesday night and Wednesday at 3:00 Italian time. The Dutch outfielder suffered an adductor muscle strain and will not be available for the first match of the competition.

Dumfries had only recently joined the group after honoring commitments with his national team. During the training session at the UCLA Sports Center in Los Angeles, the player worked separately from the rest of his teammates, leaving the field around noon (local time) as the team continued to work under the watchful eye of Chivu. Upon leaving the field, Dumfries reassured with a hand gesture, signaling that the problem should not be serious. However, the Nerazzurri medical staff preferred not to risk it, opting for a precautionary stop.

The Dutchman’s absence now opens a rebus for the right flank ahead of the delicate confrontation against Mexico’s Monterrey. Chivu will have to choose between the reliability and experience of Matteo Darmian, who has already played a starring role on several occasions this season, and the novelty represented by Luis Henrique, who arrived in the summer and is ready to seize the opportunity to showcase himself on such a prestigious international stage.