Late Blow For Inter Milan In Pisa Preparations As In-Form Striker Withdraws From Squad Due To Illness

Inter Milan suffered a late setback ahead of their trip to Pisa, with Ange-Yoan Bonny forced to withdraw from the travelling squad due to illness.

Sky Sport reported the update from Malpensa airport, via FCInterNews, where the Nerazzurri gathered before flying to Tuscany.

Inter remain hopeful the in-form striker can recover in time for the upcoming Coppa Italia tie against Venezia.

There was at least one positive note for Cristian Chivu, as Henrikh Mkhitaryan has finally rejoined the group after his recent injury absence and is available for selection once again.

Chivu Sticks With ThuLa As Bonny Misses Pisa Vs Inter

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates with his team-mate Lautaro Martinez after scoring their team’s forth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

With Bonny out, Inter are expected to field their established partnership of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram in attack.

On the right flank, Luis Henrique continues to hold a slight advantage over Carlos Augusto for the wing-back role.

Indeed, the Brazilian left-footer still struggling to fully adapt on that side.

Chivu also has a decision to make in central defence.

Francesco Acerbi and Yann Bisseck are both in contention for a starting place.

Indeed, it is a choice that will determine Manuel Akanji’s position.

Either shifting to the right of the back three or operating centrally depending on the final selection.

Inter’s preparations have been adjusted slightly by Bonny’s absence.

However, the squad remains confident of maintaining momentum as they head into another crucial Serie A weekend.