Inter Lose Lautaro Martinez for Month Including Milan Derby
FC Internazionale Milano striker Lautaro Martinez has been ruled out of action for approximately one month after sustaining an injury during Tuesday’s 4-3 UEFA Champions League home defeat to Club Brugge KV. The Inter captain scored twice in the fixture before physical discomfort was identified post-match, establishing a expected return date following the November international break.
Lautaro Martinez Sidelined for Inter Milan Following Champions League Tie
The loss of the Argentine forward removes Inter’s primary goal threat during a period of defensive instability under head coach Cristian Chivu. Martinez’s immediate absence compresses attacking options at a crucial juncture of the domestic campaign, shifting central striking duties onto surrounding members of the front line.
Cristian Chivu
coachInter forward Ange-Yoan Bonny stands as the primary candidate for an expanded role in the senior side following the captain’s forced exit. Chivu confirmed that Bonny has impressed the coaching staff through late-game substitute appearances and remains positioned to absorb increased starting minutes in domestic competition.
Inter Milan Fixture Horizon and Derby Absence
Chivu addressed the physical setback directly during Friday’s press conference ahead of Inter’s Serie A fixture against Bologna FC, outlining the official timeline provided by the club’s medical personnel.
Lautaro Martinez
player“I’m not a doctor. I’ve been told that this is the recovery time. We are talking about him returning after the break.”
The four-week physical recovery program excludes Martinez from multiple key competitive fixtures. In addition to Saturday’s away trip to face Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, the striker will miss the upcoming Milan derby against AC Milan later this month before targetting a competitive return in late November.