Report – Why Inter Milan Midfielder Skipped Training Ahead Of Türkiye Vs Wales UEFA Nations League Fixture | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu didn’t participate in today’s training session for Türkiye ahead of a crucial UEFA Nations League juncture.

According to TRT Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, Turkish medical staff thought it was best for the 30-year-old to skip training following Inter’s exhausting encounter against Napoli.

Hakan Calhanoglu was on the pitch for 82 minutes as the Nerazzurri held the Serie A leaders to a dramatic 1-1 draw at Giuseppe Meazza.

The ex-AC Milan playmaker scored a stunning equalizer toward the end of the first half.

However, he failed to convert a penalty late in the second half after netting all 19 previous penalties for Inter.

Despite fluffing his lines from the spot, Calhanoglu was among the protagonists in Sunday’s top-table six-pointer.

He’s also the captain and Türkiye’s standout performer.

Therefore, Vincenzo Montella’s medical staff didn’t want to take any chances.

Inter Milan Ace Hakan Calhanoglu Misses Out On Türkiye Training Session on Tuesday

Calhanoglu joined the national team yesterday.

However, after an intense game between Inter and Napoli, he had to stay away from the training ground as a precaution.

Afraid fatigue could be catching up with his best player, Montella decided to spare the Inter talisman from the first session.

Today’s omission was supposed to allow Calhanoglu to recover his strength ahead of Wales’ visit to Kayseri on Saturday.

Indeed, Montella will need the Nerazzurri star at full capacity. The Crescent-Stars bid to solidify their place in Group B4.

Following an unbeaten four-game start, they boast a two-point lead on second-placed Wales.

Avoiding defeat at the Kadir Has Stadium would probably seal the deal for the Turks.

Indeed, Montella’s men will take on rock-bottom Montenegro in the group-stage finale.

Anything other than three points against the section minnows looks like a foregone conclusion.

But they must fend off Wales first.