Mourinho tips Vieira for Inter return

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho believes influential French midfielder Patrick Vieira will be back in action for the January 18 Serie A clash against Atalanta.

The 32-year-old has been out of action for the Italian champions since the end of November because of an Achilles tendon injury.

“I think that he’ll be back in training on Saturday,” said Mourinho. “Patrick has been working hard during the winter break. He stopped for a few days but now he’ll train again.

“I don’t think he’ll be able to play on Tuesday (against Genoa in the Italian Cup) but it’s possible that he’ll play against Atalanta (January 18).”