Spence still unconvincing as Inter await English trio reunion
MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Djed Spence of FC Internazionale Milano warms up as a substitute during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 10, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Inter’s English summer signings still haven’t made a big impact, as Djed Spence is still settling in after a €35m move from Tottenham, while John Stones and Curtis Jones are recovering from injuries.
Inter’s English summer signings haven’t left their mark so far this season. Spence is currently the only one available, but the ex-Tottenham defender has recently returned to action after missing the first six games in 2026-27 to regain match fitness.
The Englishman started his first Inter game in a 1-0 Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, but his performance was unconvincing, and he was subbed off in the 59th minute.
“We chose him to give us pace on the counter and defensive cover against their two wide players who are quick and technically gifted,” Inter coach Cristian Chivu explained at full-time.
Gazzetta, however, notes that ‘there was little sign of that, either in the Champions League match or, more generally, during Spence’s 88 minutes on the pitch.’
Spence, 26, has made three appearances across all competitions so far, two in the Champions League and one in Serie A.
His compatriots Stones and Jones are still working separately, and Gazzetta says they’re not expected back soon.
Inter hope ex-Liverpool midfielder Jones can resume training next week and be available against Feyenoord in the Champions League on November 3.
This means he’d miss the next three Serie A matches against Fiorentina, Venezia and the derby against Milan. According to the report, Inter expect the same timeline for another injured defender, Benjamin Pavard.
Jones has suffered a thigh injury and has missed the last four games across all competitions.
Stones, meanwhile, is dealing with a hamstring injury and has missed the last five. According to Gazzetta, Inter hope to see him return to the squad against Como on November 8, just before the international break.
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