Inter: Josep Martinez seeing psychologist, social media closed | OneFootball

The Nerazzurri goalkeeper is in shock after yesterday’s accident that caused the death of an elderly man. He was driving a brand new electric SUV and will return to training next week.

Tragedy at Inter, Josep Martinez hits an elderly man in a wheelchair: the man dies instantly

Inter, Marotta on the Martinez case: “We stand by the victim’s loved ones and our goalkeeper”

Inter, Josep Martinez, the club has assigned him a psychologist, all social media accounts closed

A tragic event has shaken the world of Inter and, in particular, Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez. On the morning of Tuesday, October 28, the class of ’98 was involved in a road accident in Fenegrò that resulted in the death of Paolo Saibene, an 81-year-old retiree.

The Nerazzurri goalkeeper, in shock, was found by rescuers and some teammates along the road near Appiano Gentile, with his hands in his hair, unable to react to the tragedy that had just occurred.

Dynamics of the accident

According to initial reconstructions, Saibene is said to have moved his electric wheelchair from the bike path onto the roadway, colliding with the Sealion Byd SUV owned by Martinez. The impact proved fatal.

The goalkeeper attempted to perform cardiac massage on the victim during the first aid efforts, but was unable to save him. Authorities are considering whether the elderly man may have suffered a sudden illness, a circumstance that has not been ruled out, as confirmed by witnesses and initial analyses.

Meanwhile, Martinez’s SUV and cellphone have been seized, and the goalkeeper is under investigation for vehicular manslaughter. Clinical and toxicological tests—alcohol and drug tests—came back negative.

Inter’s psychological support

The accident had an immediate emotional impact on Martinez, described by teammates as a sensitive and reserved young man. After returning home around 6 p.m., the goalkeeper found a psychologist sent by Inter waiting for him to help him cope with the shock.

According to reports, the goalkeeper was so shaken that he could only utter a few coherent words. The club has also decided to temporarily close all his social media accounts, to protect him from exposure to negative comments or online speculation during this extremely delicate time.

Martinez will not return to the field for at least a week and will begin both legal and psychological processes to deal with the consequences of the accident.

Implications and next steps

This incident highlights how important it is for sports clubs not only to manage their athletes technically, but also to provide psychological support and emotional protection in extraordinary situations.

Martinez’s journey will be monitored by professionals and the club, with an approach that integrates legal protection, psychological support, and privacy safeguards. The developments of the investigation will determine any further measures.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.