Numbers Show Inter Milan Desperate For Argentina Megastar To Return From Injury As Recovery Timeline Anticipated | OneFootball

Lautaro Martinez is targeting a return to action for Inter Milan’s Serie A trip to Fiorentina on March 22nd, with Gazzetta dello Sport reporting the Argentina captain has begun the second phase of his rehabilitation after 22 days of treatment and gym work, and the timing of his comeback could hardly be more significant.

The calf injury that has sidelined the captain is no longer causing him pain, offering genuine encouragement to the squad and staff.

The numbers, however, paint a stark picture of just how much Inter have missed him, as per FCInterNews.

Statistics Reveal Inter Milan Struggle Without Lautaro As Argentine Targets Fiorentina Return

With Lautaro in the lineup, the Nerazzurri win 77% of their matches.

Without him, that figure drops to 40%.

Since his absence, Inter have scored just five goals in five games, and none at all in their last two against Como and Milan.

The goal drought underlines a dependence that goes beyond statistics.

Lautaro is the player who explains the meaning of Inter to new arrivals, who absorbs pressure in crucial moments and who leads from the front even when he cannot play.

In Sunday’s derby, despite being unavailable, he was the first to sprint towards referee Doveri at the final whistle to protest the Ricci handball that went unpunished.

He sat on the bench not as a spectator but as a captain, present, vocal and invested in every moment.

Argentina are also monitoring his recovery closely, with the national team hoping to have him available for the Finalissima against Spain on March 27th.

Lautaro will likely arrive at that fixture having played no more than 30 minutes against Fiorentina.

However, even a cameo return would represent a significant boost for both club and country heading into the final stretch of the season.