Lautaro Martinez Set To Miss Inter's Match Against Hellas Verona Due To Thigh Injury

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Lautaro Martinez will not play in Inter's Serie A match against Hellas Verona on Saturday. He might also miss the Champions League semi-final second leg. Inter announced on Friday that Martinez has a thigh injury, which he sustained during the 3-3 draw with Barcelona. He was substituted at half-time in that game.

Sky Sport Italia suggests that Martinez's absence might be brief, possibly lasting only a week. Inter stated that medical tests at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano revealed an elongation of the flexor muscles in his left thigh. His condition will be monitored daily to assess recovery progress.

In Serie A matches without Martinez this season, Inter have won all three games, scoring nine goals in total. However, they face Verona after losing their last two league matches against Roma and Bologna without scoring any goals. They haven't lost three consecutive Serie A games since April 2023.

Inter have struggled across all competitions recently, failing to win any of their last five matches, drawing three and losing two. They were also eliminated from the Coppa Italia during this period. Historically, Simone Inzaghi's teams have faced difficulties in April and May, with 12 defeats in each month in Serie A.

The Nerazzurri have a strong record against Verona, having defeated them 41 times in Serie A. Notably, Verona has never managed to beat Inter at San Siro. Despite recent struggles, this history provides some confidence for Inter as they prepare for the upcoming match.

Currently sitting second in Serie A, Inter are three points behind Napoli. Before facing Verona, Napoli could potentially extend their lead to six points if they win their match earlier on Saturday. This adds pressure on Inter to secure a victory to keep pace with the league leaders.

Martinez's injury comes at a crucial time for Inter as they navigate both domestic and European competitions. The team will need to adapt quickly without him to maintain their competitive edge and achieve positive results in upcoming fixtures.