Reports Say Inter’s Acerbi Out Until 2026 as Calhanoglu Tracks Quicker Return After Liverpool Loss

Early assessments indicate a longer absence for the 37-year-old defender, with cautious optimism around the midfielder’s recovery timeline.

Overview

Francesco Acerbi is reportedly sidelined for the rest of 2025 after a muscle injury against Liverpool, according to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews.
Hakan Calhanoglu, who left early with an adductor issue, is expected to recover in time for the Supercoppa Italiana pending further checks, per the same reporting.
Both players were substituted in the first half of Inter’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Liverpool at San Siro.
Inter scheduled medical tests for Thursday to confirm the severity of both injuries, with earlier guidance suggesting greater concern for Acerbi than for Calhanoglu.
With Acerbi unavailable for Genoa and the Supercoppa against Bologna, Yann Bisseck is tipped to step into the starting role ahead of other defensive options.