Dimarco Trains with Knee Bandage Ahead of Real Madrid Clash

Federico Dimarco is pushing to be part of Inter’s Champions League opener against Real Madrid, but he is doing it with a heavily strapped right knee.

The Italy international was back in full training with the rest of the squad this morning, the day before Inter kick off their 2026-27 European campaign in Madrid. Images and reports from Appiano Gentile, relayed by FcInter1908, showed Dimarco working with teammates but with a thick bandage wrapped around his right knee.

The issue stems from the weekend. Dimarco was forced off during Inter’s 3-2 win over Napoli on Saturday after suffering what has been diagnosed as a mild knee sprain. The knock cut short his match, but not his determination to make the trip.

Inter are scheduled to fly to Spain this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s clash at the Bernabéu. Whether Dimarco is on that plane remains the key question.

Head coach Cristian Chivu is expected to clarify the situation later today in Madrid, where he will address the media and provide the latest update on the 26-year-old’s condition and his chances of being called up.

On the eve of a daunting opener against Real Madrid, Inter now wait on one of their key left-sided weapons — strapped up, back on the pitch, and fighting the clock.