Inter Defender Matteo Darmian Sidelined with Thigh Injury

Key Takeaways:

• Inter announced that Matteo Darmian sustained a muscle injury in his left leg, ruling him out of action for several weeks
• The 35-year-old defender will miss upcoming matches against Roma in Serie A and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League
• Darmian’s condition will be reassessed after one week, but he is also expected to be unavailable for the derby against Napoli on 25 October

Medical Assessment and Injury Details

Inter, last season’s Italian and European runner-up, have officially confirmed that Matteo Darmian has suffered a muscle strain in his left thigh. According to a statement released by the “Nerazzurri,” the versatile defender underwent medical tests that revealed the extent of his injury. The club have indicated that his situation will be reviewed after a week, with initial assessments predicting a recovery period spanning several weeks.

🚨 JUST IN: This afternoon, Matteo Darmian underwent medical exams at Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano. The tests showed a strain to the soleus muscle in his left leg. 🤕

His condition will be monitored on a day-to-day basis. 🇮🇹 @Inter pic.twitter.com/zWuFblvEnA

— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) October 15, 2025

Impact on Inter’s Upcoming Fixtures

Darmian, who will celebrate his 36th birthday in December, has already featured in two matches since the new campaign began and took part in the FIFA Club World Cup earlier this summer. Due to his injury, he will not be included in the squad for the Serie A away clash against Roma this weekend, nor for the Champions League fixture with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Derby Against Napoli Also in Doubt

While the club have stated that Darmian’s condition will be closely monitored, current forecasts suggest that he will not be back in time for the much-anticipated derby with reigning champions Napoli, scheduled for 25 October.