Initial relief for Inter and Calhanoglu as Türkiye international returns to Milan | OneFootball

The first round of medical tests suggest that Hakan Calhanoglu has not suffered a serious injury according to reports in Italy, but the 30-year-old is preparing to head back to Milano where he will be subjected to further assessments by club doctors.

Initial Calhanoglu relief for Inter and Türkiye

Calhanoglu was not able to play beyond half-time of the 0-0 draw between Türkiye and Wales in the Nations League on Saturday night. The Nerazzurri midfielder confirmed that he felt the same discomfort as the injury that kept him out of three matches in October.

Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu in international action with Turkey

The Türkiye captain was replaced at the half-time break against Wales and was taken in for a check-up on Sunday morning. According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, the first round of results in Türkiye have ruled out a potential tear in his thigh.

Inter and the Turkish delegation are now discussing the player’s return to Milano, where the Nerazzurri will carry ou their own set of examinations to determine the best possible recovery programme.

Inter will play away against Hellas Verona after the international break, before a visit from RB Leipzig in the Champions League a few days later.