Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to miss the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Barcelona next week after picking up a hamstring injury.
The Argentina striker was replaced at half-time of Wednesday’s 3-3 draw in the first leg in Spain, after which coach Simone Inzaghi said he doubted Martinez would be fit for the return clash next Tuesday at the San Siro.
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Inter on Friday confirmed Martinez had suffered a hamstring strain but did not say how long he would be sidelined.
Reports in Italy suggest that he faces at least a week out, meaning he would miss Saturday’s game at home to Verona in Serie A and the visit of Barcelona.
Martinez is Inter’s leading scorer this season with 21 goals in all competitions, eight of which have come in the Champions League.
AFP