Interviewed on Inter Channel, manager <span style=""> Andrea Stramaccioni commented on the Nigeria international Joel Obi, whose season has been blighted by injury. <br /><br />''Today, Obi is a great regret because at the start of the season was almost always unavailable. Has played two games when he was available and played well against Neft&ccedil;i, scoring a great goal, and against Catania, sacrificing himself&nbsp; and ranking among the best in the field, then unfortunately the relapse. With the help of Dr Combi we'll see him on the field very soon,'' said </span><span style="">Stramaccioni.<br /><br />Due to Joel Obi's physical condition, his name was conspicuously missing when coach Stephen Keshi released his 32- man provisional African Cup of Nations roster.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the midfielder's manager, </span><span style="">Renzo Contratto has told British media that his client will remain at Inter Milan despite interest from Sunderland and Everton.<br /><br />He told Sky Sports: ''The player is now coming back from a serious injury and I think Inter want to count much on him also considering their need of midfielders.<br /><br />"There was interest from some teams, including Sunderland, but I think the club and the coach Andrea Stramaccioni consider Joel an important player." <br /><br /><i>Photo Credit: Inter Milan</i><br /></span>