Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer is set to miss a series of key matches, including next week's showdown with Serie A title rivals Napoli, after going under the knife for a fracture in his right thumb.

Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has a broken right thumb ahead of key games in Serie A and the Champions League.

The goalkeeper suffered a fractured thumb in training on Thursday and immediately underwent surgery. On Friday evening, Inter reported that the operation had been successful and that Sommer 's rehab would begin on Monday. It's been suggested Sommer will be missing for at least three weeks.

Inter risks losing Yann Sommer for a long period due to injury. The Swiss goalkeeper underwent clinical and instrumental examinations this morning for a hand problem. The assessments revealed

Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer has successfully undergone surgery on a thumb injury, and will be out for around a month recovering.This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based