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Calhanoglu left out of Inter squad for Udinese Serie A clash

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Inter Milan have left star midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu out of their matchday squad for the Serie A encounter with Udinese. Calhanoglu, a key creative figure in Simone Inzaghi's midfield, is notably absent from the squad list, raising questions over whether the decision is tactical, fitness-related, or disciplinary. Inter will need to reorganise their central midfield options for the trip to Udine, with the Turkish international having been central to their Serie A campaign.

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Calhanoglu's absence from an Inter squad is never a small matter — he is the deep-lying playmaker around whom Inzaghi builds transitions and set-piece rhythm. Whether the omission is precautionary, tactical rotation, or a sign of a deeper issue, Inter lose a player who controls tempo and distributes from the base of midfield. The manner and timing of the explanation will determine how much concern this causes around Appiano Gentile, but for now Inter must adapt against a Udinese side that has already troubled top teams this season.

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Calhanoglu left out of Inter squad for Udinese Serie A clash · Socc360