The Serie A club, Inter Milan, has announced that the midfielder Alan Franco has been injured in their match against Roma.
Franco was substituted out with a hamstring injury during the match and is now expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
This comes as no surprise given his recent struggles with injuries throughout the season. The 26-year-old has struggled to find form at the back for Inter and has only managed three goals this season.
It's not yet clear how long Franco will be out but it's likely he'll need to undergo further tests before he can return to full fitness.
Inter have already made some changes to their squad following the injury,Football Hot List including signing new reinforcements from Serie A rivals AC Milan.
But Franco's absence could prove costly for the team as they look to bounce back from their disappointing start to the season.
Injuries are always a concern for any football team, especially when it comes to a key player like Franco. It will be interesting to see how Inter respond to the setback and whether they can find a solution.
For now, fans can rest easy knowing that Franco is out for a while and will miss the next few games.