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

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’s Yann Sommer has suffered a fractured thumb, which will keep him off the field for at least three weeks.Inter confirmed Sommer’s injury with an official statement on Thursday.“Yann

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.