Inter Milan have been handed a welcome fitness boost with confirmation that Manuel Akanji is fine following Saturday’s draw with Atalanta, with no injury sustained despite being substituted by Cristian Chivu in the closing stages.
According to FcInterNews, the Swiss defender will not require any further medical assessment and no scans have been scheduled.
When training resumes in two days, Akanji will be part of the full group session.
Indeed, it is good news for Chivu ahead of Sunday’s trip to Fiorentina.
Inter Milan Receive Good News As Akanji Suffers No Injury; Returns To Full Training
The Switzerland international has been one of Inter’s most consistent performers this season.
Akanji joined from Manchester City on deadline day in the summer window.
The defender signed on loan with an option to buy, that becomes an obligation under certain conditions.
Therefore, his availability is particularly important given the defensive absences the club are already managing.
With Bastoni still recovering from his derby knock and Mkhitaryan flagged as a minor concern after the Atalanta match, any further reduction in Chivu’s options would have been a significant headache.
Akanji’s clean bill of health provides at least one piece of certainty heading into a crucial week of preparation.