Inter playmaker Coutinho out with broken leg

Inter playmaker Coutinho out with broken leg

Published Oct. 26, 2012 12:13 p.m. ET

Inter Milan playmaker Coutinho will be out for at least a month with a broken left leg.

Inter says that medical tests have revealed a fracture in the Brazilian's tibia.

The injury occurred during the first half of Inter's 1-0 win over Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday.

Inter is tied with Lazio for third in Serie A, four points behind Juventus and one point behind Napoli.

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Inter's other playmaker Wesley Sneijder is nearing a return from injury.

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