Inter’s Lautaro Martinez Doubtful for Sassuolo as Back Pain Persists
Chivu is set to protect his captain, with Esposito standing by up front.
Overview
- Lautaro Martinez trained separately on Friday due to lingering low back discomfort, leaving his availability for Sunday uncertain.
- Gazzetta dello Sport reports that a final assessment today will determine whether he is used from the bench or not risked at all.
- Matteo Darmian returned to full group training on Friday and is available, with reports indicating Denzel Dumfries will start at wingback.
- Francesco Pio Esposito impressed in his Champions League debut during the 2-0 win over Ajax and is viewed as the leading replacement alongside Marcus Thuram.
- If Martinez is unavailable, Ange-Yoan Bonny is also under consideration as Inter look to respond to two Serie A defeats in their first three matches.