Key Takeaways:
- Henrikh Mkhitaryan limped off with a strain during Inter’s 3-1 Serie A defeat to Napoli on Saturday at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
- Scans confirmed a strain to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh, but crucially no lesion was detected
- Mkhitaryan will miss at least the upcoming matches against Fiorentina and Verona, with hope of returning for the Derby della Madonnina on November 23
Medical Assessment and Injury Extent
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was forced off during the first half of Inter’s 3-1 loss to Napoli on Saturday at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after conceding a penalty. Subsequent medical examinations conducted by the Nerazzurri’s medical team identified a strain to the semitendinosus muscle in his left thigh. Importantly, no lesion was found, which mitigates initial concerns over the severity of the midfielder’s injury.
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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) October 27, 2025
Impact on Upcoming Fixtures
The club’s official website stated that Mkhitaryan’s injury will be reassessed next week. Consequently, the Armenian international is set to miss the midweek clash against Fiorentina and Sunday’s match away at Verona.
| Fixture | Date | Mkhitaryan Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Fiorentina | October 29 | Ruled out |
| Verona | November 2 | Ruled out |
| Lazio | November 9 | Uncertain |
| Milan (Derby della Madonnina) | November 23 | Potential return |
Possible Timetable for Return
There remains optimism within the club that the veteran midfielder could be available for the high-profile fixture against Lazio on November 9. However, it is considered more probable that Mkhitaryan will make his full return in the Derby della Madonnina against Milan on November 23, following the international break.
