Ange-Yoan Bonny sidelined for Inter Milan after muscle injury

Inter Milan have suffered an injury setback after confirming that Ange-Yoan Bonny will be sidelined with a muscular problem sustained during their Serie A encounter against Como.

The Ivorian forward underwent medical examinations at the Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano on Tuesday, with tests revealing a muscle strain affecting the flexors of his right thigh.

According to reports from Sky Sport Italy, Bonny is expected to spend approximately three to four weeks on the sidelines, dealing a blow to head coach Cristian Chivu’s attacking options.

The 23-year-old is expected to miss several important fixtures, with Inter targeting an early December return depending on his recovery.

His absence also rules him out of Ivory Coast’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Gambia, with Oumar Diakité called up as his replacement.

Bonny’s injury comes at an inconvenient time for Inter, who are also managing other fitness concerns within their attacking department.

However, the Italian champions are hopeful of welcoming Lautaro Martínez back after the international break.

Bonny will now begin his rehabilitation programme as the club monitors his progress before determining when he can return to competitive action.