Key Takeaways:
- Inter confirmed that Hakan Calhanoglu sustained a muscular strain in his left soleus
- The Turkish midfielder is now at risk of missing the Coppa Italia Final against Lazio on 13 May
- Calhanoglu has appeared in 30 matches this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists, despite missing 13 games through injury
Latest Injury Update for Inter Key Midfielder
Hakan Calhanoglu has emerged as a significant injury concern for Inter ahead of their Coppa Italia Final clash with Lazio on 13 May, after the club confirmed he suffered a new muscular problem. On Monday, the Nerazzurri announced that their Turkish midfielder underwent examinations at the Humanitas Clinical Institute in Rozzano.
🚨🚨 CONFIRMED: Hakan Çalhanoğlu didn’t play against Torino due to a muscle issue. Coppa Italia Final at RISK. 🇹🇷🚫
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— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) April 27, 2026
According to Inter’s statement, “Hakan Çalhanoğlu underwent medical examinations this morning at the Humanitas Clinical Institute in Rozzano. The tests revealed a muscular strain in the soleus of his left leg. His condition will be assessed in the coming days.”
Potential Absence From Key Final
Reports from Italy, indicate that Calhanoglu’s participation in the Coppa Italia showpiece is now in serious doubt, with the fixture only a fortnight away. Calhanoglu has endured a stop-start second half of the campaign owing to repeated fitness concerns, which have kept him out of 13 matches already in this term.
| Player | Season Appearances | Goals | Assists | Matches Missed (Injury) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hakan Calhanoglu | 30 | 12 | 7 | 13 |
Recent Squad Decisions and Manager’s Assessment
Most recently, the 32-year-old was named among the substitutes but did not feature during Inter’s 2-2 draw against Torino on Sunday. After the match, Inter coach Cristian Chivu acknowledged Calhanoglu was not fully fit – a situation now exacerbated by the new injury diagnosis.
The club is expected to monitor his evolution over the coming days, as Inter seek to secure his recovery for one of the season’s most important fixtures.
