Inter will be unable to count on Philippe Coutinho for at least the next three weeks because of injury. The Brazilian limped out of last night’s 1-0 win over Partizan Belgrade and tests today have shown a micro-fracture to his tibia.

The 20-year-old, three goals in 12 games for the Nerazzurri this term, will be out of action for between 20 and 30 days.