Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu has suffered a muscle strain in his left leg, sidelining him ahead of the match against Turin. He underwent medical examinations that confirmed the injury.
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Official – Inter Milan & Turkey Superstar Suffers Muscle Injury
Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu faces another spell on the sidelines after picking up a muscle injury ahead of Sunday’s trip to Turin.
According to Inter.it, the Turkey captain underwent detailed medical examinations at the Humanitas Clinical Institute in Rozzano this morning.
Unfortunately, the test revealed a muscle strain in the player’s left leg.
Hakan Calhanoglu has endured an injury-plagued second half of the season.
Indeed, the 32-year-old has missed as many as nine Serie A matches since the calendar year flipped to 2026.
Furthermore, Cristian Chivu was unable to call upon his starting playmaker for yesterday’s 2-2 draw at Torino.
According to FCinter1908, the former AC Milan midfielder is at risk of missing the upcoming Coppa Italia final against Lazio.
Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a muscle strain in his left leg.
The duration of Hakan Calhanoglu's absence has not been specified yet.
Inter Milan's next match is against Turin on Sunday.
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Moreover, Chivu won’t have Calhanoglu at his disposal for next weekend’s home league clash against Parma.
Then, it’s questionable whether he’ll be ready for Inter’s next Serie A road trip.
Indeed, the Nerazzurri will meet Lazio in their next away league game, only four days before their Coppa Italia showdown.
Meanwhile, Calhanoglu’s recurring fitness problems have raised questions over his long-term future at San Siro amid Galatasaray’s persistent interest.