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Why Lautaro Martinez is on the Inter bench despite injury

July 11, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Lautaro Martinez was included on the Inter Milan bench for their recent Serie A fixture against Como, even though he was initially expected to be sidelined for two weeks due to a new injury. The match was scheduled to commence at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19:45 UK time.

The striker had only recently returned to action after a six-week absence caused by a calf strain sustained during the Champions League play-off against Bodo/Glimt in mid-February. He then suffered a fresh setback, diagnosed as a soleus muscle strain in his left leg, which was projected to keep him out for another 15 days.

Therefore, his appearance on the bench at the Stadio Sinigaglia for the game against Como was unexpected. While he was physically present, Martinez was not in a condition to play for Inter that evening. However, he expressed a desire to remain close to his teammates, both on the touchline and in the locker room.

This gesture of support from Martinez is not unprecedented. He also made a similar appearance on the bench when Inter faced Milan, despite being injured at the time.

Why Lautaro Martinez is on the Inter bench despite injury

Lautaro Martinez was named on the Inter bench for their Serie A match against Como, despite being sidelined for two weeks with a new injury. The striker had recently recovered from a calf strain sustained in mid-February but suffered another setback, diagnosed as a soleus muscle strain in his left leg. Although not fit to play, Martinez insisted on being present to support his teammates, a gesture he has made before when injured.

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