Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle, while defender Stefan De Vrij has sustained an adductor injury. Both players suffered these injuries while on international duty with Switzerland and the Netherlands, respectively, last week.
Inter Milan provided updates on the fitness of Sommer and De Vrij, who underwent medical examinations at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano. The examinations revealed that Sommer has a sprain in his right ankle, which will be monitored on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, De Vrij has a strain in the adductor longus muscle of his right thigh and will be re-evaluated in a few days.
Although there is a chance Sommer may be available for Inter’s upcoming match against Empoli on Monday, April 1, according to Sky Sport Italia correspondent Matteo Barzaghi, his availability depends on his recovery in the coming days. However, De Vrij is expected to miss the game against Empoli and is likely to return for matches against Udinese or Cagliari.
Inter manager Simone Inzaghi faces defensive challenges for the Empoli match, especially if Francesco Acerbi is found guilty of racist abuse towards Napoli’s Juan Jesus. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) investigation into the incident has concluded, and the sports judge is expected to announce the verdict this week.