A report from Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has confirmed that the injuries to Inter defenders Stefan de Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni are minor and both are expected to return next week.
The report details how the 28-year-old Dutchman, who is known for struggling to receive international callups despite strong club performances, was forced to pull out of the Netherlands’ Nations League commitments due to a muscle injury. The player was visited by the Nerazzurri’s medical staff today, who confirmed that he had suffered a slight sprain.
Another player visited by Inter’s medical team was Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni, the report continues. The 21-year-old Italian was set to make his Azzurri debut under coach Roberto Mancini but was forced to pull out due to a slight muscle injury. Both players have started physiotherapy and are expected to return to group training next week. Both players featured heavily for the Nerazzurri after the Coronavirus restart.
