Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco latest injury news
Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee ligament tear in his left leg during training on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old, who joined Inter from Roma last summer, had made just one appearance for the club this term before being forced off with the injury.
Dimarco will now undergo surgery and is expected to miss at least three months, meaning he could be ruled out until late March or early April.
The Italian international was a key player for Inter in their Serie A campaign so far, making eight appearances and contributing with both goals and assists.
His absence is likely to have a significant impact on the team's title challenge as they currently sit second in the league table behind Juventus.
Inter manager Antonio Conte has already confirmed that Dimarco will not feature for the club again this season,Sports World Network although it remains to be seen whether he will be available for next year's transfer window.
In the meantime, the squad will need to rely on other defenders such as Nicolò Barella and Danilo D'Ambrosio, who have also played well this season.
Overall, Dimarco's injury is a major setback for Inter and will undoubtedly affect their chances of winning the Serie A title. However, they will continue to fight hard for victory and hope that Dimarco's recovery goes smoothly.