Official: Inter confirm Acerbi injury | OneFootball

Inter defender Francesco Acerbi has strained his right thigh, and his ‘condition will be monitored day by day,’ the Nerazzurri said in a statement.

The veteran defender suffered an injury just a few minutes before Saturday’s Serie A match against Hellas Verona.

Medical checks undergone this morning highlighted a muscle injury for the 36-year-old.

Inter confirm Acerbi’s injury: the official statement

“Francesco Acerbi underwent a medical examination at the Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano this morning,” Inter said in a statement.

“The scans revealed that he has strained his right thigh. His condition will be monitored day by day.”

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 10: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli is challenged by Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 10, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Acerbi has collected 11 appearances across all competitions with Inter this season, providing one assist.

Inter host RB Leipzig in the Champions League Round 5 tomorrow and the Italian defender will be ruled out of the game.

Acerbi injury: when Inter star will return to action

According to journalist Pasquale Guarro, Acerbi is expected to return to action in two weeks against Parma but will work to recover for the next league game against Fiorentina on December 1.

Inter have collected 10 points in the opening four Champions League games this season.

The defending Serie A champions are one of the six unbeaten teams in the competition. The others are Atalanta, Liverpool, Brest, Sporting CP and Monaco.