Argentina Superstar Unlikely To Return For Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Second Leg – Ex Bayern Munich Defender Could Be Back | OneFootball

Lautaro Martinez is unlikely to return for Inter Milan in the second leg against Barcelona, but Benjamin Pavard could.

This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews. They report that Martinez will undergo medical tests tomorrow.

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez started yesterday’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Barcelona.

However, it became evident that the Argentine was dealing with a physical problem.

Martinez was able to see out the entire first half. However, he had to come off at halftime, with Mehdi Taremi replacing him.

Lautaro Likely Out For Inter Vs Barcelona Second Leg

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Cagliari at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 12, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Sky, Martinez will undergo tests tomorrow with Inter’s medical staff.

These will reveal that exact nature and severity of the 27-year-old’s injury.

However, reports Sky, it does not look at all likely that Martinez will be able to return for the second leg against Barcelona.

The Nerazzurri host the Blaugranas on Tuesday evening at the San Siro.

Martinez had started every one of Inter’s matches back from the international break, apart from the first leg of a Coppa Italia semifinal against AC Milan.

Evidently, the effort has caught up with the Argentine striker.

Pavard Could Make Speedy Return For Second Leg Vs Barcelona

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Sky, however, there is more hope that defender Benjamin Pavard will be back.

The Frenchman missed the first leg against Barcelona yesterday.

This was due to an ankle sprain that he had picked up against Roma on Sunday evening.

Therefore, Yann Bisseck started in place of Pavard.

Naturally, the timeline for Pavard to return is tight.

However, reports Sky, behind the scenes there is some hope for the former Bayern Munich defender.

The broadcaster anticipate that the next few days will be decisive. The Inter medical staff haven’t given up hope that Pavard could make a quick return to fitness for Tuesday’s match.