Inter Milan loses defender Lucio to leg injury

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MILAN, Italy — Inter Milan defender Lucio will be out for about a month after picking up a leg injury in Tuesday’s Champions League draw against Trabzonspor.

Lucio pulled a muscle in his left leg at the end of the 1-1 draw. The Brazilian centerback is unlikely to play again until the new year.

The 33-year-old Lucio will miss Serie A matches against Siena, Udinese, Fiorentina, Genoa, Cesena and Lecce, as well as the final Champions League group game at home to CSKA Moscow.

Inter is 16th in the standings, just three points off the relegation zone.

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