Serious Injury for Inter Milan Striker Lautaro Martinez

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez sustained a serious injury, suspected to be a calf strain, during his team's 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt on Wednesday in the Champions League. The player left the field in the 61st minute limping, causing concern among the club's technical and medical staff.

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu described Martinez's injury as "very serious," indicating that the player "will be out of action for some time" due to the damage sustained. Chivu stated, "We have lost Lautaro; he will be out of service for some time because he is injured. The injury is serious."

Lautaro Martinez is scheduled to undergo a medical evaluation on Friday to determine the exact extent of the injury, raising concerns for the club regarding his availability in the upcoming period. Martinez is Inter Milan's top scorer this season with 18 goals and four assists in 35 appearances, making his absence highly impactful.

This serious injury could lead to the player missing the Champions League return leg against Bodo/Glimt, in addition to jeopardizing his participation in the Milan derby scheduled for March. This further compounds the challenges facing the team in their European and domestic campaigns.