Liam Duckstein
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Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez will be sidelined for roughly a month after suffering a left hamstring strain, the Serie A champions confirmed on Thursday.
Inter stated that Martinez underwent clinical and diagnostic tests that revealed the strain, though the club has not issued an exact timeline for his return. Italian media reports suggest the Argentine striker will remain out until the next international break, a window that falls roughly a month from now.
That timeline puts Martinez’s availability for the Milan derby on October 31st in serious doubt. Losing their captain for such a high-profile fixture represents a blow for a side that has leaned heavily on his output in front of goal this season.
A Costly Injury After a Strong Start
The 29-year-old forward picked up the issue just days after a standout performance in Europe. On Tuesday, Martinez scored twice in a 4-3 defeat to Club Brugge during the second round of the Champions League league phase, a result that stung despite his individual contribution.
Domestically, he has already netted four times in Serie A this season, helping Inter sit top of the table. The margin is razor-thin, with Inter edging out second-placed Lazio purely on goal difference.
What This Means for Inter’s Run
A month without their primary goal threat forces Inter’s coaching staff to rotate attacking options across both league and Champions League commitments. The derby against Milan was always going to be a defining fixture; now it arrives without the club’s most reliable finisher.
Inter’s squad depth will be tested immediately. How they manage without Martinez in the coming weeks could shape their position in both competitions heading into the next international break.
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