# Inter Milan player availability and Argentina injury crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inter-milan-player-availability-and-injury-status
> Updated: 2026-10-23T20:12:33.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 4.

Following international duty with Argentina, Inter Milan players faced varying availability. Defender Tomás Palacios experienced a career resurgence through a loan at Estudiantes, where he has made 30 appearances and recently made his official debut for the Argentina national team. Striker Lautaro Martínez returned to Milan with significant fatigue after traveling over 11,000 kilometers, leaving him with only 48 hours to prepare for a fixture against Parma.

Martínez subsequently suffered a left hamstring muscle strain in his left thigh flexors during a Champions League match against Club Brugge. Medical staff have opted for a conservative recovery approach, meaning he is expected to return only after the mid-November international break. His absence is expected to impact at least seven matches, including Serie A fixtures against Bologna, Fiorentina, Venezia, Milan, and Como, as well as Champions League clashes against Shakhtar Donetsk and Feyenoord. Following a recent victory against Bologna, Martínez expressed his frustration on Instagram, stating, “I miss you so much.” To fill the offensive void, Inter Milan may rely on players such as Marcus Thuram, Pio Esposito, Ange-Yoan Bonny, Alexis Sanchez, or Marko Arnautovic.

The injury raises concerns for the Argentina national team as they enter the post-Lionel Messi era. Manager Lionel Scaloni faces a growing injury crisis ahead of November friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica. In addition to Martínez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is sidelined for six weeks following emergency surgery for a fractured jaw. Defensive concerns also include Cristian Romero, who is dealing with an adductor strain but is expected to return by late October, while Lisandro Martínez faced a minor setback but is expected to be available for club fixtures.

## Claims

- Lautaro Martínez has suffered a muscular injury to his left thigh flexors. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The striker will miss upcoming Champions League matches against Shakhtar Donetsk and Feyenoord. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The injury was identified through clinical exams at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Martínez is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Martínez will miss Serie A matches against Bologna, Fiorentina, Venezia, Milan, and Como. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A potential return date is set for the match against Atalanta on November 22. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Martínez has scored two of Inter's four goals in the first two Champions League matches. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-23: Lautaro Martinez sidelined by muscle injury

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez faces a multi-week absence due to a left thigh flexor injury, missing several key Serie A and Champions League matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lautaro-martinez-sidelined-by-muscle-injury

### 2026-10-19: Argentina national team faces injury crisis ahead of FIFA window

Argentina's national team faces a wave of injuries to key players like Lautaro Martínez and Emiliano Martínez ahead of their upcoming November friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-national-team-faces-injury-crisis-ahead-of-fifa-window

### 2026-10-15: Lautaro Martínez injury sidelines Inter captain and threatens Argentina selection

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez faces a month-long injury layoff due to a thigh strain, likely ruling him out of Argentina's November friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica.

67 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lautaro-martnez-injured-sidelining-inter-milan-captain-for-one-month

### 2026-10-05: Inter Milan players see shifts following Argentina international duty

Inter Milan players Tomás Palacios and Lautaro Martínez face pivotal moments following their recent involvement with the Argentina national team.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inter-milan-players-see-shifts-following-argentina-international-duty

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