Further Exams Rule Out Fresh Concerns But Italy Veteran Defender Unavailable For Sparta Prague Fixture | OneFootball

Inter Milan will take a must-win UEFA Champions League trip to Sparta Prague without injured veteran Francesco Acerbi.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, further exams have shown no serious damage to the center-back’s thigh.

However, the 36-year-old will not be at Simone Inzaghi’s disposal for tomorrow’s fixture at the epet ARENA.

Unfortunately, Acerbi will not be the only high-profile absentee.

Indeed, Inzaghi cannot call upon the services of Hakan Calhanoglu, who could return to the fold at the end of January.

As for the ex-Lazio defender, the timetable for his recovery remains uncertain.

Inter Milan Set to Take on Sparta Prague Without Francesco Acerbi

In addition to Acerbi, Inzaghi will be without Yann Bisseck.

But the German star could be back for Inter’s Serie A match against Lecce next weekend.

In the worst-case scenario, Bisseck should return for Monaco’s visit to Giuseppe Meazza in the league-phase finale.

Meanwhile, Inzaghi will rely on Stefan de Vrij and Benjamin Pavard to partner Alessandro Bastoni at the back.

The latter has recently rejoined the squad after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

However, there’ll be no excuse tomorrow as Inter must beat Sparta to consolidate their bid to lock down a Round-of-16 berth.