Goalkeeper Crisis Worsens At Inter Milan As Nerazzurri Face Calling Up 2 Youngsters For Key Napoli Showdown | OneFootball

Inter could be forced to rely on youth options against Napoli, with Josep Martinez ruled out and the Nerazzurri facing a growing goalkeeper crisis ahead of the San Siro showdown.

The injury is considered significant enough to all but exclude him from Sunday’s Scudetto clash against Napoli.

Martinez’s absence leaves Inter with limited cover behind Yann Sommer.

Inter Turn To Youngsters to Fill Squad For Napoli Clash After Josep Martinez Injury

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Josep Martinez Rieira goalkeeper of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at King Saud University Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

At present, the only alternatives available to Cristian Chivu are two young goalkeepers from the youth setup.

Alain Taho and Alessandro Calligaris are now expected to be called up to the senior squad.

Indeed, to ensure numerical cover on the bench.

Neither has senior Serie A experience, underlining the delicate situation Inter are facing in a crucial fixture.

The timing could hardly be worse for Chivu, with Napoli arriving at San Siro.

Indeed, knowing a win could dramatically reshape the title race.

While Sommer remains the undisputed first choice, any unforeseen issue during the match would force Inter into an emergency solution.

Inter will continue to monitor Martinez’s condition, but optimism is minimal. As things stand, the Nerazzurri must prepare for Napoli with a patched-up goalkeeping department and no margin for error.