Inter, muscle strain for Stones: he misses Roma, the test results

Stones suffered an injury in the second half of the match Inter later won 5-3 against Udinese. Making his first start with Inter 3-2 up, the former Manchester City player pulled up while sprinting back into the penalty area to chase Udinese striker Davis. He immediately grabbed the back of his thigh and asked to come off, with Chivu sending on Pavard in the 62nd minute.

Inter confirmed today that the England international has suffered only a minor muscle problem:

"John Stones underwent clinical and instrumental tests this morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano.

The tests revealed a muscle problem in the flexors of his left thigh. His condition will be reassessed in the coming days"

The signs were already clear after Udinese: Stones will not be available to Cristian Chivu for Serie A matchday five, the top-of-the-table clash with Gian Piero Gasperini's Roma at the Olimpico on Saturday 19 at 18:00.

Inter are targeting Parma after the break. The absence of any serious injury gives them hope, even if, as mentioned, the history of injuries he has suffered in recent years at Manchester City calls for caution. The international break will be used to understand whether or not the Englishman can be recovered for the match after the break, scheduled for next 10 October at San Siro against Parma.