Francesco Acerbi, the seasoned defender for Inter Milan, has been ruled out for the remainder of the year due to a muscle injury sustained during the match against Liverpool on Tuesday.
As reported by Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 37-year-old is not expected to return to play until early 2026.
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Acerbi was forced out of the match midway through the first half due to muscle pain.
As a result, Francesco Acerbi will not be available for selection for the upcoming Serie A match against Genoa this Sunday.
Additionally, he will also miss the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana match against Bologna.
Inter Milan Defender Francesco Acerbi Out Until 2026
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025, in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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Initial assessments suggest that Acerbi will remain off the field until next year.
With the experienced defender sidelined for at least a month, Yann Bisseck is anticipated to re-enter the starting XI.
Indeed, the German defender took his place during the match against Liverpool, starting ahead of Stefan de Vrij.
Meanwhile, Hakan Calhanoglu also experienced a minor muscle issue in Inter’s recent Champions League match.