Inter fear Mkhitaryan out for a month, Thuram set to return | OneFootball

Inter is experiencing hours of concern after their victory in Naples. The condition of Henrikh Mkhitaryan is raising more than a few suspicions: the injury he suffered in the 32nd minute of the first half, during the action that led to the penalty for the 1-0, has proven to be anything but trivial. The Armenian midfielder left the field clutching his left thigh, visibly in pain, and even the following day at Appiano Gentile he appeared to be limping.

Inter, between smiles and uncertainty: Thuram close to returning, Mkhitaryan a worry

Today the former Roma player will undergo instrumental tests at the Humanitas clinic in Rozzano to clarify the extent of the problem with his flexors. The medical staff fears a muscle strain that could keep him out for at least four weeks, but a longer absence is not ruled out in the case of a second-degree lesion. In that case, recovery times would stretch until mid-December. The schedule certainly does not favor Cristian Chivu, who will have to deal with a packed calendar: after the November break, the Nerazzurri will face the derby against Milan on the 23rd and the delicate European away match at Atletico Madrid’s ground three days later. Only a lightning-fast recovery could allow Mkhitaryan to be available during that period.

However, there is also good news: Marcus Thuram is back training on the pitch. The French striker, who has been out for several weeks due to a muscle issue, completed his first individual session at a sustained pace and will increase his workload in the coming days ahead of rejoining the group. Meanwhile, the mood at Appiano remains positive. The squad got together to recover from the fatigue of the match against Napoli and to celebrate coach Chivu’s 45th birthday.

Andrea Alati

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