Inter faces a week of tough blows, with the loss of two key players: LautaroMartínez and BenjaminPavard. The defeat against Bruges in the Champions League has already left the Nerazzurri club in difficulty, and now SimoneChivu's team has to deal with further absences that threaten the opening phase of SerieA.
Within 24 hours the coach received reports of two major injuries. First of all, LautaroMartínez, the Argentine striker, has been declared unavailable. The Argentine midfielder will need to recover before returning to action, with his return date expected only after the November break, when the Argentine national team prepares for international competitions. His absenteeism forces Inter to review their attacking strategy, as Martínez was one of the main strengths of the Nerazzurri attack.
The second news is that of Benjamin Pavard, a French defender, who this morning underwent instrumental tests at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano. The results showed "tightness in the adductors of his right thigh", an injury that could keep him off the pitch for an indefinite period. Coach Chivu underlined that recovery times are not yet defined, but the situation is serious and will require careful management by the medical department.
These injuries are in addition to those already recorded by Stones and Jones, creating a series of absences that put the depth of the squad to the test. Inter, who have already shown an unsatisfactory start to the championship, will have to rely on reserve players and perhaps consider new market solutions to fill the void left by Martínez and Pavard.
With the season approaching its completion, the Nerazzurri team will have to plan a rapid recovery and tactical adaptation strategy. Next week sees Inter face a series of crucial matches, where the absence of two key players could affect the results. Coach Chivu and the management will have to work together to ensure the team remains competitive, both in the Champions League and SerieA, while the injured players work to return to fitness.