Lautaro Martínez set for the Finalissima, Argentina ease injury fears | OneFootball

The injury suffered by Lautaro Martínez in Inter's 3-1 defeat against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League is causing more concern in Italy than in Argentina. While it's true that any injury four months before the start of the World Cup deserves close monitoring, the reality is that, in this case, time will play more in favor of the Argentine National Team than for the Nerazzurri.

Pending official confirmation, the injury that "El Toro" sustained is believed to be a tear in the soleus area. At the very least, this will require 20 days of recovery. It could be a longer period, depending on the severity of the injury; however, it is not considered serious. It would be serious if it were a bone or ligament issue.

When his coach, Cristian Chivu, explained that the injury was "serious," he was referring to Inter's immediate commitments: the rematch against Bodo Glimt in the Champions League, the face-off against Como in the Coppa Italia, and the derby with Milan. But for the Argentine National Team, initially, the urgency is not as pressing.

The most immediate commitment for the Albiceleste is the Finalissima, scheduled for March 27 in Qatar. Assuming that tests reveal a tear without major complications, Lautaro will have 21 days ahead to be physically cleared. Once that is achieved, he will have between 10 to 14 days to get back in football shape.

This is where Lionel Scaloni's technical staff is focusing, on that two-week preparation period that the forward will need to undertake if he wants to be in condition for the match against Spain.

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