Report – Inter Milan & Turkey Superstar In Delicate Situation | OneFootball

Inter Milan star midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu will remain with the Turkey international team despite the club’s request for his early return.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 30-year-old will stay with Vincenzo Montella’s side, even though he suffered a fresh injury scare against Wales.

Hakan Calhanoglu has been vital for Inter since swapping allegiances at Stadio San Siro in the summer of 2021.

Indeed, his influence has steadily grown over the past few years.

However, he has become prone to injuries this season.

Simone Inzaghi lost his midfield linchpin to a thigh problem in a pulsating 1-0 win against Roma on October 20.

It took the former AC Milan ace a fortnight to recover before making his first start against Arsenal on November 6.

Despite only recently returning to full fitness, Calhanoglu joined the national team last weekend.

Montella couldn’t have let his standout performer stay in Italy during the crucial international break.

Inter Milan Talisman Hakan Calhanoglu to Stay With Turkey Despite Club Request

With Turkey seeking promotion to League A in the latest UEFA Nations League cycle, Calhanoglu had to play against Wales.

But Montella had to sub him off on the stroke of halftime.

Indeed, the experienced midfielder felt pain in the same area that had bothered him at the tail-end of October.

Therefore, Inter urged Turkey to let their star return to Giuseppe Meazza early after undergoing an MRI scan.

However, their request has fallen on Turkey’s deaf ears.

The Crescent-Stars take on Montenegro in Group B3’s finale on Tuesday night.

Since the three points are crucial, Montella has refused to let Calhanoglu leave the camp.

With Turkey boasting a two-point lead on second-placed Wales, they need to get the job done in the final group-stage outing.

Montella feels they need Calhanoglu around to keep the squad’s morale high.

Therefore, he’ll stay with the national team until Wednesday.