Inter's Alarm Bell: Lautaro Martinez Sidelined, But Morale Remains High

Health update and recovery outlook

Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta voiced confidence that captain Lautaro Martinez will recover 'earlier than expected', offering a hopeful tone amid the setback.

The past days have been mixed for Inter: a solid push in Serie A while European concerns surface. A 3-1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of the qualifying for the knockout rounds has raised alarms, and Martinez will be sidelined for a period.

European setback and the road ahead

Marotta acknowledged the European loss, telling DAZN that the pitch wasn’t perfect, but the reality is that many clubs participate in these competitions, so teams must adapt to the conditions.

He added that there is no comment beyond expressing regret for Lautaro’s injury, and that using artificial turf as an excuse would be weak. Lautaro is the leader of the squad, and while his absence saddens the group, his spirit was fueling the team. The priority now is a swift yet cautious return, given the seriousness of the muscle issue.

Marotta also insisted Lautaro’s resilience will help him bounce back sooner rather than later. The formal diagnosis confirms a month-long layoff due to a leg muscle injury.

From tomorrow, the coaching staff and players will shift focus to Tuesday’s return against Bodø/Glimt. Inter had earlier beaten Lecce 2-0 in Serie A, extending their league lead to 64 points.

Punchline 1: If injuries were memes, Lautaro would star in a month-long saga that even the calendar can’t skip.

Punchline 2: The medical staff must be stealth ninjas—recovery, rise, repeat, with Wi-Fi stronger than any bench press.