Inter Milan captain Martinez set to be sidelined for a month

The injury news comes the day after Lautaro Martinez scored a brace in the UEFA Champions League against Club Brugge. | Photo Credit: Reuters

The Serie A leader, Inter Milan, has announced on its website that captain and talisman, Lautaro Martinez, has picked up a left thigh injury.

Inter Milan announced, after the UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, that the player “underwent clinical and diagnostic tests at the Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano”.

According to Italian media, this injury could keep Martinez out of the club’s squad for around a month. This includes an important tie against their Milan rival, AC Milan, on October 31st.

The Argentinian forward has started the season in excellent form, with seven goal contributions in seven matches, leading his team to the top of the domestic league. The news also comes the day after Martinez scored a brace in the Champions League against Club Brugge.