Inter forward Alexis Sanchez will return to training either today or tomorrow and could be available against Crotone on January 3.
The Nerazzurri expect Matias Vecino and Andrea Pinamonti to return next week, but the Chilean should be back within tomorrow.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports the 32-year-old will be considered for the match against the newly promoted side when football returns after New Year’s.
Sanchez has played nine games in Serie A this term, scoring two goals and contributing three assists.
The former Manchester United attacker has been out with an adductor problem since the 3-1 win over Cagliari on December 13.
Inter sit second in Serie A when football resumes, after an unbeaten run of 10 games, winning seven on the bounce.