Report – Armenian Veteran Ruled Out Of Inter Milan Vs Roma Serie A Showdown | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan will reportedly miss the upcoming Serie A home clash against bitter rivals Roma. 

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the 37-year-old’s recovery from a muscle injury could take longer than expected.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan injured himself in the late stages of Inter’s 1-1 home draw against Atalanta a fortnight ago.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu was unable to call upon his veteran star for last Sunday’s trip to Florence to face Fiorentina.

Moreover, the former Arsenal, Manchester United, and Roma midfielder is likely to miss Roma’s visit to San Siro after the international break.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Ruled Out of Inter Milan vs Roma Showdown

Despite the importance of the occasion, Chivu is unwilling to force Mkhitaryan’s premature return to action.

As such, the Armenian can take all the time he needs to regain full fitness, with Piotr Zielinski expected to take his place in the starting XI.

Meanwhile, star striker Lautaro Martinez is close to returning from a calf injury.

Indeed, the Argentine goal-getter has accelerated his recovery, looking to take advantage of the international break to return to peak condition.

Therefore, Chivu will probably have his captain fit for a high-stakes clash against Roma on Easter Sunday.