Report – Why Inter Milan Avoided Quarrel With Turkish Federation Over Injured Midfielder | OneFootball

Inter Milan saw their request to have Hakan Calhanoglu back from the national team’s camp rejected by the Turkish Football Federation yesterday.

According to Sky Sports via FCInterNews, the Serie A giants have accepted that decision, refusing to fuel tensions between the parties.

Hakan Calhanoglu picked up a minor thigh injury during Turkey’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Wales last weekend.

It came as a significant fitness blow for Inter.

Indeed, the 30-year-old is one of Simone Inzaghi’s standout performers.

Furthermore, he has been Inter’s midfield metronome in the past three years, proving irreplaceable as a deep-lying playmaker.

Therefore, Inter immediately asked the Turkish Football Federation to allow Calhanoglu to return to Giuseppe Meazza.

However, after consulting with the medical staff and Vincenzo Montella, the player has decided to stay.

Despite being unable to feature against Montenegro tonight, Calhanoglu will be on the bench.

He’s eager to help his country win League A promotion in the latest edition of the UEFA Nations League.

Afterward, he’ll return to Milan.

Why Inter Milan Avoided Quarrel With Turkish Federation Over Hakan Calhanoglu

Though Calhanoglu’s decision didn’t sit well with the Inter hierarchy at first, they’ve refused to make a public issue of it.

Inter president Beppe Marotta spoke directly to Turkish doctors to understand the midfielder’s condition.

Considering the report was positive, stating there was ‘no serious problem,’ the Nerazzurri backed off.

It also looks like the Italian heavyweights have trust in Turkey’s medical staff.

Indeed, they’ve deemed Calhanoglu’s stay appropriate, knowing the national team would take good care of him.

Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi has to prepare his squad for the upcoming Serie A clash against Hellas Verona.

Inter will take on Paolo Zanetti’s side at Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on Saturday.

With Calhanoglu likely to be on the sidelines, Kristjan Asllani has emerged as the most probable candidate to fill the vacancy.