Martinez has been in lethal form this season, netting 21 goals across all competitions, with eight of those coming in the Champions League.
Inter Milan have provided an official update on the injury sustained by their talismanic forward Lautaro Martinez, casting serious doubt on his availability for next week’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Barcelona. Martinez was forced off at halftime during the thrilling 3–3 draw at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
The Inter Milan striker had his head in his hands as he hobbled off the pitch and down the tunnel, sparking immediate concern among fans and staff. Early reports from Italy suggested that Martinez could be out for at least a week, ruling him out of Saturday’s Serie A clash with Verona and leaving his participation in Tuesday’s second-leg in serious jeopardy.
Lautaro’s absence would be a significant blow for Simone Inzaghi’s side. The 26-year-old has been in lethal form this season, netting 21 goals across all competitions, with eight of those coming in the Champions League.
On Friday, the club confirmed that Martinez has suffered a strain to the flexor muscles in his left thigh. While Inter have not disclosed a definitive recovery timeline, they stated that his condition would be assessed “day by day.”
According to the latest reports in Italy, Lautaro Martinez will leave no stone unturned in his bid to be fit for the semi-final second leg against Barcelona, though the chances remain slim. Sources close to the club suggest he will “do everything possible” to make himself available for the decisive clash at San Siro. However, Inter remain cautious, with medical staff closely monitoring his progress and acknowledging that there’s a very slim window for recovery in time for Tuesday’s clash. As a result, Inter will now be sweating on Lautaro’s recovery as they look to reach their second Champions League final in three years.
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