Atletico Madrid Vs Inter Milan – Brazilian Star Returns To Starting Lineup Amid Injury Crisis
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Luis Henrique of Internazionale gestures to the fans at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Luis Henrique is on the verge of returning to the starting lineup as Inter Milan take on Atletico Madrid in a mammoth Champions League clash tonight.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu is ready to give the Brazilian star a chance to prove his worth.
It has been an underwhelming start to life at San Siro for Luis Henrique.
Despite his €23 million price tag, Henrique has been a shadow of his former self since swapping Marseille for Inter in June.
Therefore, his long-term future at the club is already in jeopardy.
Luis Henrique Returns to Inter Milan Starting XI vs Atletico Madrid
BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Luis Henrique of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)
A string of lackluster performances has seen the 23-year-old tumble down the pecking order.
However, with Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian out injured, Henrique will have one last chance to regain Chivu’s trust.
Indeed, the former Botafogo ace will get the nod ahead of Carlos Augusto, who underperformed in the Milan derby on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Francesco Pio Esposito will likely take Marcus Thuram’s place in the final third.
