Inter confirm Alessandro Bastoni has sprained his right ankle and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italy international could miss the Champions League clash with Liverpool next week.
Bastoni was forced off the pitch in the first half of Inter’s 2-0 win against Roma last night and Inter have confirmed the 22-year-old sustained an ankle injury.
“Alessandro Bastoni was forced off in Inter’s 2-0 win over Roma and this morning underwent tests which have confirmed that he has sprained his right ankle,” the Nerazzurri statement read.
“The player’s fitness will be re-evaluated in the coming days.”
Bastoni received a two-match ban in Serie A, so he’d miss the upcoming fixture against Napoli at the Stadio Maradona anyway.
However, the Nerazzurri have another crucial clash against Liverpool next week and there are doubts on whether Bastoni can be available for the opening Champions League Round of 16 tie at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 16.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Bastoni has already begun his recovery, but he will play against Liverpool next week only if he’s 100% fit.
The Nerazzurri will be without the suspended Nicolò Barella in both matches against the Reds. In December, the former Cagliari star was shown a straight red card in the final group stage game against Real Madrid.