Italian Football

Lautaro Martinez's Participation Against Parma Uncertain Due to South American Tour

September 22, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Lautaro Martinez recently silenced doubts about his performance in key matches with a brace against Roma, following a similar display against Napoli. The Inter captain appears to be back in top form, despite a summer marked by commitments with Argentina and a different preparation schedule compared to many teammates.

Martinez will now join the national team for three friendly matches: Bolivia on September 30, Burkina Faso on October 3, and Benin on October 6.

His trip to South America might impact his availability upon his return. Lautaro will be back in Italy on October 7 and rejoin training at Appiano Gentile on October 8, leaving him with only two sessions before Inter's match against Parma on October 10. Consequently, coach Chivu might opt to start him on the bench, primarily to manage his energy levels. Following the Parma game, Inter faces a demanding schedule of league and Champions League fixtures, playing every three days until the next international break.