Inter Milan’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan faces a possible 4-6 week absence due to a thigh injury, while Marcus Thuram’s recovery is progressing encouragingly.

Inter Milan are concerned about the injury to Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who suffered a thigh injury in Saturday’s defeat to Napoli.

The Armenian midfielder was forced off after 32 minutes and will undergo medical tests on Monday to determine the extent of the damage.

Early signs are not encouraging, with Mkhitaryan still limping heavily on Sunday. The fear is he could be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, depending on the grade of the injury. This is particularly delicate timing, given Inter’s upcoming schedule, including the Milan derby and a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.

In the best-case scenario, Mkhitaryan could return around the time of these matches or shortly after. However, a second-degree lesion would push his comeback well into December. Recovery time will depend on the scan results and how the muscle responds to treatment and reconditioning.

Mkhitaryan’s absence is a blow to Inter, who will need to adjust their lineup. Meanwhile, there is better news regarding Marcus Thuram. The French forward is making encouraging progress and is expected to increase his workload in training this week.

Thuram will undergo his first full on-pitch session since the injury on Monday, as the squad returns to Appiano to recover from the Napoli match. If all goes well, he should rejoin group training soon and be available for selection afterwards.

Inter will resume work on Monday, with Cristian Chivu’s 45th birthday celebrations also on the agenda. The team’s focus will be on preparing for upcoming matches, despite the injury concerns.

The extent of Mkhitaryan’s injury will be clearer after the medical tests on Monday. Inter fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery for both Mkhitaryan and Thuram, as the team looks to bounce back from their recent defeat.