"Inter" will have to play the Milano derby without A. Recoba © EuroFootball.com

Uruguayan striker A. Recoba will miss the Saturday derby against Milan and the Champions League match on Wednesday against Moscow's Spartak.

30-year-old A. Recoba injured his thigh while playing for Livorno, which Inter won 4-1. In the 31st minute, he was substituted by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who later scored a goal.

"It's a curse, I'm devastated. Unbelievable - I'm just a disaster. I stumbled and felt pain in my thigh. I thought it was just a hit, but then I realized it was a muscle problem. I'm really sorry, because I felt great and really wanted to play in the important matches against Milan and Spartak," A. Recoba said after the match.

The technical player from Uruguay, who was recently criticized by the team's coach Roberto Mancini, stated that the talented footballer wasted ten years. Last week, in the match against Spartak at home, he returned to the squad after a long injury that had been tormenting him.

In addition to A. Recoba, Brazilian Adriano will also miss upcoming Inter matches, as he is currently in his homeland seeking rest and psychological and physical recovery. It is believed that the Brazilian national team striker may need a month to fully recover his fitness and return to the field prepared.