Inter Milan lost its captain and main scorer, LautaroMartínez, after a muscle injury to the flexors of his left thigh that will keep him out of games for at least three weeks. The news came at a critical time in the calendar, when the team must face a series of European and league matches before the international break that begins on November 9.
According to the club's official statement, the Argentine striker underwent clinical and instrumental tests at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano on Thursday. The results revealed discomfort in the flexor muscles of the left thigh, forcing Martínez to suspend sports activities. Inter confirmed the injury in a statement that emphasized the player's importance to the team's project.
Martínez had scored two goals in the European match against Bruges, where Inter lost 3-4 at home. His absence comes during a demanding stretch of the calendar, with the possibility of missing up to seven games. Among them are the European matches against Shakhtar Donetsk and Feyenoord, as well as the SerieA commitments against Bologna, Fiorentina, Venezia, Milan and Como. The match against Milan, the penultimate of the season, is especially relevant, since the Milan derby could be affected by the absence of the team's star.
In the current season, Lautaro has scored four goals in five league games, including a double against Roma that allowed Inter to come back from 0-2, and another goal against Napoli, completing another comeback. His performance has been key to the club's rise up the table and to maintain hope of a title.
Inter hope that Martínez recovers in time to return to the field after the international break in November. The club's management has asked fans to maintain confidence in the team while the striker concentrates on his rehabilitation. The coaches and coaching staff are working on a recovery plan so that the captain can return as soon as possible and continue contributing to Inter's success in the upcoming matches.