MX23RW : Thursday, November 7 19:25:16| >> :60:1649:1649:
[monks data]
Attendance: 48,000
Eintracht Frankfurt logo
Europa League | Round of 16
Mar 7, 2019 at 5.55pm UK
 
Inter logo

0-0

FT

Mauro Icardi 'refusing' to return to training with Inter Milan

Icardi 'refusing' to return to Inter training
© Reuters
Mauro Icardi rejects the chance to return to training with Inter Milan, despite the club doctor giving him the all-clear to do so.

Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti has revealed that Mauro Icardi has informed the club that he does not feel ready to return to training.

The 26-year-old has not kicked a ball for Inter since being stripped of the captaincy early last month, missing a total of six matches in all competitions.

Inter's decision to take the armband off the Argentina international was considered a punishment for his reluctance to sign a contract extension at San Siro.

Icardi's prolonged absence has been put down to a knee injury, most recently forcing him out of the 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night, but Spalletti confirmed after that Europa League clash that the striker has already been given the green light to resume training.

"The truth is that we asked Mauro if he felt like resuming training," he told reporters post-match. "The doctor said that in his view the necessary period for treatment had passed.

"He replied: 'No, I still feel pain. I'll tell you when I feel ready to play.' I acknowledged what he said and went back home."

Juventus have confirmed their interest in Icardi, much to Inter's annoyance, while Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked.

ID:352686: cacheID:352686:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2891:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Mauro Icardi in action for Inter Milan in February 2019
Read Next:
Report: United face bidding war for Icardi
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Lazio33009
2Spurs33009
3Anderlecht33009
4Ajax32107
5Frankfurt32107
6Midtjylland32107
7Galatasaray32107
8Bodo/Glimt32107
9Lyon32016
10Rangers32016
11Besiktas42026
12Olympiacos32016
13FCSB32016
14Fenerbahce31205
15Porto31114
16Slavia Prague31114
17Real Sociedad31114
18Roma31114
19Hoffenheim31114
20AZ31023
21Man Utd30303
22Plzen30303
23Ferencvaros31023
24Elfsborg31023
25Braga31023
26Malmo41033
27FC Twente30212
28Union SG30121
29PAOK30121
30Ludogorets30121
31Nice30121
32RFS30121
33Athletic Club00000
34M. Tel Aviv30030
35Dynamo Kiev30030
36Qarabag30030


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!