FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 6: Yann Sommer goalkeeper of FC Internazionale looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 6, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
It was Mike Maignan and Milan who came out on top when they faced Yann Sommer and Inter in the Derby della Madonnina over the weekend, but Cristian Chivu is unlikely to drop the Switzerland international for Wednesday evening’s Champions League test away against Atletico Madrid, Football Italia expert Pedullà writes.
Why Inter won’t drop Sommer in Champions League
Mistakes are part of the job for any footballer, and especially goalkeepers, but Sommer’s are starting to become a bit too regular for the Nerazzurri.
Still, Inter can’t drop the Swiss veteran now, otherwise they risk losing him, mentally speaking, for the rest of the season. And so, tonight, Sommer will have Chivu’s support in Madrid.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 05: Ofri Arad of FC Kairat scores his team’s first goal past Yann Sommer of Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Kairat Almaty at Stadio San Siro on November 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Additionally, dropping Sommer for Josep Martinez does not necessarily bring any guarantees either. His future still needs to be evaluated, and Inter will make those evaluations.
The situation in the Rossoneri side of Milan is the opposite. Maignan is one of, if not the best goalkeeper in Serie A, along with Mile Svilar, who continues to impress for Roma.
Milan decided to keep hold of Maignan last summer, despite his expiring contract. A renewal is now considered an essential step for the Rossoneri. But, given the misunderstandings that left a bitter taste in the Frenchman’s mouth last summer, Milan have to start again, and do not have any guarantees.
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