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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.