Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku and Croatian midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, key elements of Inter Milan, will not be reinstated for Tuesday’s Champions League match against FC Barcelona, nerazzurro coach Simone Inzaghi said on Monday.
Argentinian striker Lautaro Martinez, victim of a “fatigue“ Muscular against AS Roma (1-2) on Saturday, is he uncertain, said the coach during a press conference. “Lautaro did an examination this morning (Monday, editor’s note), which did not reveal any injury. Today he will do partial training, I still have to speak with the doctors and with the player to assess what his physical conditions are.“, he explained.
A package from the Argentinian would be a blow when Inter have been deprived since the end of August of Lukaku, hit in the thigh. The return of the Belgian international was hoped for the match against Barcelona but was again postponed for a few days, Inzaghi confirmed. Marcelo Brozovic was already absent against Roma, hit in the left thigh during the match of Croatia in Austria (3-1) on September 25 which had allowed his selection to qualify for the final four of the League of Nations . Both beaten by Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and FC Barcelona will undoubtedly compete for the second qualifying ticket in Group C for the knockout stages of the Champions League in their double confrontation, Tuesday at San Siro then October 12 in Catalonia.
