Zielinski, who came on as a substitute in the 70th minute, was forced off the pitch just three minutes later after suffering the injury. Medical tests revealed a strain to the medial gastrocnemius muscle in his right calf, the club confirmed on Monday.
The Polish international has been a key figure for Inter this season, making 33 appearances across all competitions and contributing two goals. His absence will be a blow to Simone Inzaghi’s side as they look to secure their place in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Sommer Returns to Boost Inter
In more positive news for Inter, first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer is set to return to the starting lineup after recovering from a broken thumb that kept him out of the last three matches. Inzaghi confirmed on Monday that Sommer will start in goal against Feyenoord, providing a significant boost to the team’s defensive setup.
Champions League Challenge Ahead
Inter heads into Tuesday’s match with a 2-0 aggregate lead from the first leg, putting them in a strong position to advance. However, Zielinski’s absence will require Inzaghi to reshuffle his midfield options as the Nerazzurri aim to maintain their momentum in both domestic and European competitions.
The injury comes at a critical juncture in Inter’s season, with the team competing on multiple fronts. Fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for Zielinski, whose creativity and work rate have been instrumental in Inter’s success this campaign.