Report – Netherlands Center-Back Set To Skip Atalanta Vs Inter Milan Serie A Showdown Due To Knee Injury

Star defender Stefan de Vrij could miss tomorrow’s season-defining Serie A meeting between Atalanta and Inter Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the ex-Lazio ace has failed to overcome a niggling knee injury.

Indeed, De Vrij worked separately from the group in yesterday’s training session.

With the international break approaching, Simone Inzaghi is reluctant to take any chances with the veteran center-back.

Therefore, he’ll likely stay on the sidelines tomorrow.

Stefan de Vrij to Miss Atalanta vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash

De Vrij’s absence will weaken Inzaghi’s defensive options.

However, the Scudetto-winning manager has two more top defenders waiting in the wings.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Benjamin Pavard of Internazionale warms up ahead of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 10, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Benjamin Pavard is the leading candidate to complement Inzaghi’s defensive trio.

Indeed, he could line up alongside Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni.

However, Yann Bisseck is another potential alternative, especially after an impressive performance against Feyenoord.

Meanwhile, Yann Sommer will return between the sticks at the expense of Josep Martinez.

As for the left wing, Carlos Augusto will probably deputize for the injured Federico Dimarco.