Inter captain Lautaro Martinez will miss the weekend match against Como with a calf injury

Inter Milan will have to do without captain and top scorer Lautaro Martinez in the Serie A match against Como on Sunday, the Italian leader said.

“Medical tests today (Friday) revealed mild muscle strain in his left calf,” Inter said in a statement, adding that the attacker’s “condition will be reassessed in the coming days.”

Reports in the Italian media suggested the 28-year-old could return once next week’s home game against Cagliari takes place.

Inter have a seven-point lead over resurgent reigning champions Napoli with seven games remaining in the Serie A season.

Martinez, the league’s top scorer with 16 goals this season, was sidelined for six weeks between February and March due to muscle injuries.

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On his return last weekend, the Argentine scored a brace in a 5-2 win over Roma.

In his absence, Inter had a difficult march with two defeats and a draw in three games to give hope to the chasing pack.

They face a tricky trip up against fourth-placed Como, desperate not to give further encouragement to Napoli and third-placed AC Milan, who are nine points behind.

Inter coach Cristian Chivu is expected to guide Marcus Thuram with Pio Esposito leading the charge in Martinez’s absence.

Published on April 10, 2026