Lautaro Martínez may miss the next Champions League match! | OneFootball

There are serious doubts about the Argentine's participation.

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In the opening Champions League match for the Nerazzurri this season, the Italian team will host its Dutch counterpart, Ajax Amsterdam. According to several press reports, Argentine star Lautaro Martinez is suffering from some discomfort and is expected to miss the next match.

Press reports speak of the absence of the team captain!

Inter Milan's preparations for their Champions League opener have been clouded by injury concerns, casting significant doubt over the availability of their star striker, Lautaro Martínez.

According to reports from the Italian sports daily, the Argentine forward experienced back pain during the team's final training session at their Appiano Gentile base. The discomfort forced him to train separately from the main squad, completing only light gym work instead of participating in full team exercises.

Despite this setback, Martínez made the journey to Amsterdam with his teammates, though his status for the crucial match remains uncertain. The final decision rests with manager Cristian Chivu, who will announce his starting lineup hours before kickoff. A potential absence from Martínez would create a notable opportunity for another attacker to earn their European debut alongside Marcus Thuram in Inter's frontline.

The injury concerns don't end with the Argentine striker. Defender Matteo Darmian has been ruled out entirely due to similar back issues, remaining in Milan while the squad traveled to the Netherlands. These fitness problems present early tactical challenges for Inter as they begin their European campaign, testing the squad's depth from the very first matchday.