Calcio Mercato revealed that Swiss defender Manuel Akanji missed the pre-match training for Inter Milan's game against Liverpool, part of the sixth round of the group stage of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League, due to suffering from the flu, which casts significant doubt on his participation in the match scheduled tomorrow at San Siro.

The same source indicated that coach Christian Civo will decide before the kickoff whether he can rely on Akanji, and is preparing to study alternatives if the Swiss defender's absence is confirmed.

Akanji joined Inter in the final days of the summer transfer window and has participated this season in 17 matches, 12 in the Italian league and 5 in the Champions League, playing 1337 minutes, starting as a starter in 14 matches, and appearing as a substitute in three Champions League games.

In the event of Akanji's absence, Civo may rely on Jan Bešic in the right defender position within the three-man defense line, with another possible option being Stefan de Vrij, but the most likely scenario currently is the participation of the German defender alongside Acerbi and Bastoni.

Inter is awaiting updates from the medical staff to confirm Akanji's readiness or to activate alternative options before the important confrontation against Liverpool.