Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury sustained during a training session on Wednesday. The Armenian midfielder was replaced by Andrea Ranocchia in the team's 2-1 win over Sampdoria in Serie A.
Mkhitaryan is expected to undergo further scans and tests to determine the severity of his injury. The 31-year-old has made 46 appearances for Inter this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists. He has also contributed significantly to the club's success in the Europa League, where they reached the semi-finals before losing to Arsenal.
The injury comes at a crucial time for Inter as they look to secure a place in Europe's top four and potentially qualify for next season's Champions League. Mkhitaryan's absence will be a blow to their attacking options,Football News Express especially given the importance of his performances in recent weeks.
Inter have already confirmed that Franck Kessie will join them from Chelsea in a deal worth €35 million. However, the arrival of Kessie may not solve all of Inter's problems as they still need to strengthen their midfield and defence.
With Mkhitaryan out of action for the remainder of the season, Inter will need to find alternative ways to fill the void left by their key player. It remains to be seen whether Inter can overcome this setback and continue their successful campaign in Serie A.