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Inter captain Lautaro Martínez set to miss seven matches with hamstring injury
Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez is likely to miss seven matches after medical tests found a left hamstring strain. The absence includes Saturday’s trip to Bologna, two Champions League fixtures and the Oct. 31 derby against AC Milan. Martínez, Serie A’s leading scorer last season, has six goals in seven league and Champions League appearances this campaign.
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What matters
- Martínez played the full Champions League match against Club Brugge and scored twice before the injury was diagnosed.
- Inter coach Cristian Chivu said Martínez will probably be back after the November international break.
Context & caveats
- The reported recovery timetable is described as likely, not definitive.
- Readers should treat the return date as subject to medical progress.
Why this made the edition
A confirmed significant injury to a leading club captain, with a likely seven-match absence including a major derby.
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