Question marks are hanging over the heads of Inter Milan star duo Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi ahead of the upcoming Serie A match against Juventus.

According to Corriere della Sera, as reported by FCInterNewsthe Nerazzurri tandem faces a race against time to make themselves available for Sunday’s Derby d’Italia.

Calhanoglu and Acerbi suffered injuries during Inter’s Serie A victory against Roma last weekend.

The former had to leave the field after twelve minutes and was replaced by Davide Frattesi.

As for the latter, Simone Inzaghi took him off halfway through the first half and introduced Stefan de Vrij in his place.

Both substitutes are likely to start for Inter in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys.

The real problem, however, is next weekend’s blockbuster against Juventus.

Below to have become dependent on Calhanoglu and Acerbi.

The Turkish midfielder has played an important role in controlling the midfield.

Meanwhile, the Italian veteran’s defensive solidity at the back has been crucial.

Inter Milan Duo Calhanoglu & Acerbi battle against time to regain their match fitness ahead of the Juventus Clash

Their absence in the Champions League against out-of-sort Young Boys is manageable.

However, the biggest concern lies with their availability for next weekend’s match against Juventus, where a lot is at stake.

Below to have increasingly dependent on their contributions, especially on Calhanoglu’s playing skills in the engine room.

Without the thirty-year-old star, Inzaghi will probably have to adjust his midfield setting next Sunday.

Kristjan Asllani was Calhanoglu’s deputy during the past term. But he is also not completely fit.

Therefore, Piotr Zielinski could make his first Serie A start if Calhanoglu fails to recover on time.

The Polish star has found himself on the fringes since joining the club as a free agent this summer.

As for Acerbi, De Vrij should be his replacement in the next two matches.

After all, the Dutchman filled the vacancy at the Stadio Olimpico.