Inter Milan confirm injury to Joao Miranda

Joao Miranda

Inter Milan defender Joao Miranda underwent clinical tests after suffering an injury to his left leg, the Italian club said.

The Serie A side confirmed in a statement on its website on Tuesday that the Brazilian international had a strain to the abductors of his left thigh, reports Efe.

"He will to continue to follow a personalized training program and the defender will be re-evaluated in the coming days," the club said.

Miranda, a former Atletico Madrid player, was hurt during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Bologna.

The Brazilian has played 21 games this season for Inter, who sit third in the Serie A table with 48 points, 15 points behind leaders Napoli.

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