Federico Dimarco, once awarded the MVP award of the 2025-2026 Serie A, now finds himself in a situation of uncertainty which almost leads him to return to the bench for the derby against Milan. Over the course of the season he achieved 18 assists and 7 goals in 35 league games, as well as a goal in the Champions League, proving to have been a key element for Inter. However, in the last 11 matches he has only achieved two decisive passes, a sign of a decline in performance which has pushed the management to reconsider his role within the team.
The contrast with Carlos Augusto is evident: the Brazilian, in just 618 minutes of play, has already made four central strikes and two assists, as well as recovering the ball which started the opening goal and contributed to Inter's own goal. The coach praised Augusto's attitude, highlighting his energy, strength and speed, and recognized the added value he brings to the group. This positive assessment has fueled speculation that Dimarco may no longer be guaranteed a place on the pitch.
The Nerazzurri coach expressed doubts about Dimarco's future, indicating that the left winger could be inserted in a three-man defensive configuration, although this solution would entail additional costs and is not the most likely choice. Inter, in fact, are evaluating whether to keep Dimarco as a starter or transform him into a reserve player, especially in view of the derby against Milan, where his presence on the pitch remains uncertain.
Despite the decline in performance, Dimarco remains a symbol for Inter, but the management seems ready to make decisions that reflect the current needs of the team. If the bench is confirmed, Inter will have to count on other players to cover the role of left winger, while Dimarco will have to demonstrate that he can return to the level of performance that made him MVP the previous year. The next match against Milan will be a crucial moment to understand whether his position in the squad will remain stable or whether he will have to face a new phase of uncertainty.