In a significant blow to Inter Milan, midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu was forced to leave the field during the Supercoppa Italiana final against AC Milan. The Turkish international experienced an adductor problem at the 34-minute mark, compelling him to abandon the match. Kristjan Asllani was brought in as his replacement.
The first half of the hotly contested Milan derby had been evenly balanced until Calhanoglu’s unexpected exit. The playmaker, a former AC Milan player himself, attempted to play through the discomfort in such a crucial game but ultimately decided to withdraw from the match. He was seen clutching his thigh as he hastily left the pitch.
Inter’s medical staff will conduct thorough examinations in the coming hours to determine the extent of Calhanoglu’s injury. The results of these tests will shed light on the severity of the problem and provide a timeline for his recovery.
This injury setback could potentially impact Inter’s upcoming fixtures. The Nerazzurri are scheduled to face Venezia in their next match, followed by encounters with Bologna and Empoli. Calhanoglu’s availability for these games is now in question, pending the outcome of his medical assessment.
The loss of Calhanoglu, a key figure in Simone Inzaghi’s tactical setup, could prove challenging for Inter as they navigate through a crucial period of the season.
