Inter Lose Luis Henrique to Thigh Injury Before Fiorentina Match
Inter will be without Luis Henrique for Sunday's Serie A match against Fiorentina after he strained a thigh muscle in training. The club has not set a return date and will check him again soon. His absence adds to Cristian Chivu's injury problems before a busy run of fixtures.
Luis Henrique, a Brazilian winger, felt discomfort in training and was examined Friday at a Rozzano clinic. Tests found a strain in the long adductor of his left thigh, ruling him out of the San Siro match with Fiorentina. Inter set no return date, saying he will be checked again soon.
The setback leaves Cristian Chivu short during a busy run. Inter, reigning Serie A champions, recently earned their first Champions League win this season against Shakhtar Donetsk. Lautaro Martinez, Benjamin Pavard, Curtis Jones and John Stones also have fitness concerns. After Fiorentina, Inter visit Venezia before the October 31 Milan derby; Andy Diouf may fill the right-wing role.
The absence may disappoint Inter supporters and viewers anticipating the Fiorentina match, while giving Fiorentina a possible competitive edge. It could also affect teammates and coaching plans as Chivu manages a congested calendar, and may increase scrutiny on squad depth. For Henrique, a rushed return could risk longer absence, so careful monitoring may matter for his career and the club’s season.