Inter Milan's Luis Henrique sidelined with thigh injury
Inter Milan winger Luis Henrique has been ruled out of Sunday's Serie A match against Torino and is expected to miss 10-15 days after suffering a thigh injury. The club confirmed the news in an official statement, revealing that scans at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano showed a muscular issue in the adductor of his right thigh. The Brazilian's absence compounds manager Cristian Chivu's selection problems ahead of the trip to Turin, with captain Lautaro Martinez also reportedly informing the medical staff he does not wish to rush his recovery and risk his availability for the season's final stretch.
Henrique's condition will be re-evaluated with further tests in the coming days, according to the club's communication. The 23-year-old, who joined Inter from Marseille, will definitely miss the clash with Paolo Vanoli's Torino side. His injury comes at a critical phase of the season as Inter continue their pursuit of the Serie A title.
The former Botafogo and Marseille attacker has been a rotational option for Chivu this campaign, providing pace and width. His unavailability narrows the options on the flanks for the Nerazzurri. The situation with Lautaro Martinez, while not officially confirmed as an injury by the club, adds further concern to Inter's attacking depth. The Argentine striker's reported caution underscores the high stakes of the season's finale, with players managing fitness to ensure they are available for decisive matches.
This setback represents another challenge in what has been an adaptation season for Luis Henrique in Italian football. Having moved from Ligue 1 last summer, he has been working to secure a more consistent role within the squad. The coming weeks will now focus on rehabilitation rather than on-pitch contribution. For Inter, the immediate focus shifts to navigating the next two league fixtures without key attacking personnel, testing the squad's depth as they aim to maintain their position at the top of the table.
