The Argentine striker LautaroMartínez has been ruled out by Inter for a period of around twenty days due to a muscle strain in the flexors of his left thigh. The player underwent instrumental tests this morning to evaluate his recovery time, but the first estimate indicates that he will not be available until the next championship break, scheduled after the matches on the weekend of November 8th.
This news warns that Toro will lose their top scorer at a crucial stage of the season. The derby with Milan, scheduled for October 31st, is almost certainly a match in which Lautaro will not be able to participate, unless his recovery occurs more quickly than expected. Furthermore, Inter will have to face the match against Como, a very important match, but it is unlikely that the attacker will return to the pitch before that moment.
Lautaro's return, if possible, could coincide with the match against Atalanta, scheduled for November 22, when the team will return to play after the break. In this period, however, Inter have three Champions League matches to play: on 21 October against Shakhtar Donetsk, on 25 October against Fiorentina and on 3 November against Feyenoord.
Below are the matches that the attacker will have to miss if his absence is confirmed:
17 October – Bologna-Inter (SerieA)
21 October – Inter‑Shakhtar Donetsk (Champions League)
25 October – Inter‑Fiorentina (SerieA)
28 October – Venice-Inter (SerieA)
31 October – Milan‑Inter (SerieA)
3 November – Feyenoord-Inter (Champions League)
8 November – Inter‑Como (SerieA)
CristianChivu's interview highlighted the difficulty of managing the team without Lautaro in key moments, but the coach remains confident in the squad's ability to cover the gaps. The next step for Inter will be to monitor the progression of Martínez's recovery and plan the composition of the team for the upcoming matches, with the aim of minimizing the impact of his absence on the results.