The fitness of midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be a doubt for Inter Milan in the Champions League final against Manchester City or Real Madrid.
This according to Italian news outlet Gazzetta.it, who report that the Armenian will undergo medical tests tomorrow.
If there was one sour note to yesterday’s derby win over AC Milan for Inter, it was Mkhitaryan being forced off with an injury.
The 34-year-old pulled up with a problem in his thigh towards the end of the first half. The midfielder did try to play on for a moment. However, he quickly signalled to the bench that he did not feel alright to continued.
Marcelo Brozovic replaced the Armenian former Manchester United, Arsenal, and Roma midfielder.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Would Be Major Miss For Inter Milan
Now, a huge question could be whether Mkhitaryan will be fit in time for the final.
Tomorrow, the Gazzetta reports, the midfielder will undergo medical tests.
The aim will be to get Mkhitaryan back as soon as possible, but not take any risks with his fitness. Inter still have several decisive matches on the way.
First, there is Serie A.
Inter have three more matches to go, against Napoli, Atalanta, and Torino. Inter need at least four points from these three matches to maintain a crucial top four spot.
Then, there is the Coppa Italia final against Fiorentina one week from today.
Inter will have their first of two more chances to compete for silverware against La Viola. They will be keen to defend their crown from last season.
Inter Milan Coach Inzaghi Optimistic About Mkhitaryan Condition Postmatch.
Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi had already updated about Mkhitaryan’s condition after the match. The coach projected optimism, but was uncertain.
Meanwhile, the Gazzetta report that Mkhitaryan gave his teammates an early update as he left the pitch. According to the newspaper, the 34-year-old said that he felt a tightness in his quadriceps muscles rather than a tear. This could be a positive sign.
