Djed Spence nears return to Inter Milan training

Djed Spence is expected to rejoin Inter Milan's collective training following a specialized individual fitness program. The English defender, who joined from Tottenham for 30 million euros plus bonuses, has yet to make an official appearance for the club due to physical issues experienced after the World Cup.

Inter manager Cristi Chivu has overseen Spence's gradual recovery to ensure he reaches the necessary physical level before a busy period of fixtures. The club aims to have Spence available for the match against Parma on October 10. Other upcoming matches include a Champions League fixture against Club Brugge on October 13 and a Serie A match against Bologna on October 17.

In a separate move, Chivu granted a week-long break to Inter players who were not called up for international duty, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions within Italy.