Inter Milan's leading scorer, Lautaro Martinez, has sustained another calf muscle injury just days after his return from a previous layoff. The Serie A club confirmed the setback on Friday, stating the Argentina international's condition will be re-evaluated.
Italian media reports suggest Martinez could be out for approximately two weeks. This means he is likely to miss upcoming league fixtures against Como and Cagliari. The injury comes as a significant blow to Inter, who currently hold a comfortable seven-point lead in the league standings with seven games remaining.
Martinez had only recently returned to action on Sunday after a six-week absence due to a similar muscle issue. He marked his comeback by scoring twice in Inter's 5-2 victory over AS Roma, bringing his season goal tally to 16 and solidifying his position as the league's top scorer.
The recurrence of the injury also raises concerns for the Argentine national team as they prepare for the World Cup, where Martinez is a pivotal player.