Inter winger Gonzalez out of action until January

Inter winger Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez is expected to be out of action until January after tearing an adductor muscle in his right leg, the Serie A club announced yesterday. The 31-year-old Argentine international picked up the injury during last week's...

Inter winger Cristian "Kily" Gonzalez is expected to be out of action until January after tearing an adductor muscle in his right leg, the Serie A club announced yesterday.

The 31-year-old Argentine international picked up the injury during last week's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, which Argentina lost 1-0, Inter said on their official website.

Gonzalez has struggled to earn a regular place in Inter's starting line-up since he arrived at the club from Valencia in August 2003.

Last season, a serious knee injury limited him to just 14 Serie A appearances. His absence cuts down the options available to Inter coach Roberto Mancini, who has already had to cope without Javier Zanetti and Dejan Stankovic while they recover from injuries.

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