Marko Arnautovic is upbeat on his return from a thigh injury at Inter Milan.

The veteran broke down during victory over Empoli on Sunday.

There's concerns the Austria striker will be missing for over a month, raising the prospect of Inter working the free agency market for a replacement.

Meanwhile, Arnautovic has taken to social media to deliver an upbeat message to concerned fans.

“Thanks everyone, teammates and fans, for all the love you've given me. I'll be back soon! Sempre Forza Inter!" he stated.