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Inter Milan star recovers from injury in time to face Arsenal

Inter Milan star recovers from injury in time to face Arsenal
Inter Milan star recovers from injury in time to face Arsenal

Inter Milan starter Hakan Calhanoglu has recovered from injury in time for Arsenal’s visit on Wednesday, according to a report.

MONZA, ITALY: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Internazionale and Al Ithihad at Stadio Brianteo on August 07, 2024. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
MONZA, ITALY: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season friendly match between FC Internazionale and Al Ithihad at Stadio Brianteo on August 07, 2024. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Saturday that Hakan Calhanoglu has fully recovered from his injury, and he’s back in training with Inter Milan.

The player is reportedly set to be on the bench against Venezia on Sunday, but he’s expected to return to the starting lineup against Arsenal in midweek.

As well as Arsenal, Inter fans will also be pleased to hear that the player should be available for a big Serie A clash against Napoli next weekend.

MILAN, ITALY: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadio San Siro on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Crvena Zvezda at Stadio San Siro on October 01, 2024. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Calhanoglu had been a regular for Inter at the start of the new campaign, starting nine of their first 10 matches in all competitions.

That run ended early in Inter’s match away to AS Roma, with the 30-year-old forced out of the game with an adductor injury after just 12 minutes.

Calhanoglu then missed Inter’s 1-0 win over Young Boys, their 4-4 draw with Juventus, and their 3-0 win over Empoli. The team evidently haven’t struggled in his absence, but they’ll still be pleased to have him back.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City runs with the ball under pressure from Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and FC Internazionale Milano at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Inter and Calhanoglu have already faced one Premier League opponent this season, kicking off the Champions League group stage with a draw away to Manchester City.

Now playing at home against Arsenal, they’ll want another good result on Wednesday.