Inter must do without captain Martínez and risk the Milan derby

Inter Milan faces the dilemma that captain and top scorer Lautaro Martínez cannot take part in the upcoming Milan derby due to a thigh strain, while the team simultaneously urgently needs wins in the Champions League.

Injury diagnosis and time out

The Italian champions confirmed on Thursday that a thigh strain was diagnosed in the 29‑year‑old striker. The exact period of absence was not disclosed by the Nerazzurri, but Italian media report that Martínez is unlikely to return until after the international‑match‑related league break in November.

Implications for the upcoming matches

Inter must, after the 3‑4 loss in the Champions League to Club Brugge and Nicolò Tresoldi (22), now face Shakhtar Donetsk (21 Oct.) and Feyenoord (3 Nov.) without Martínez in order to secure urgently needed victories. In Serie A, matches follow against Bologna (17 Oct.), Florence (25 Oct.), Venezia (28 Oct.) and the decisive derby against AC Milan (31 Oct.) as well as a game against Como (8 Nov.).

Coach Christian Chivu can rely on Marcus Thuram (29), the top talent Pio Esposito (21) and Ange‑Yoan Bonny (22) in attack, but the captain's absence leaves a gap in the front line.

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The potentially multi‑week absence of Martínez is seen as a critical factor for Inter's chances in the Champions League and the upcoming derby, which is of great importance for the city and the fans.

Inter, the current champion, must now manage without its captain and hopes that the remaining attacking players can fill the gap, while the fans may experience the derby without their hero.