Inter Milan Prepared to Welcome Back Lautaro Martínez for Potential Scudetto Title Party

Lautaro Martínez is expected to return for Inter Milan's title-deciding match against Parma. Get the latest injury news and Serie A standings.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 5:25 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

Injury Recovery Nears Final Stages

Lautaro Martínez is on the verge of returning to first-team action after a several-week absence caused by a muscle strain in his calf (soleus). The Inter Milan captain has been sidelined since mid-April, missing key domestic matches, but has recently intensified his rehabilitation program at the Appiano Gentile training center. According to medical assessments, the Argentine forward has responded well to specialized physiotherapy, moving from individual recovery drills to the final phases of conditioning required for competitive top-flight football.

Chivu Confirms Positive Trajectory

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the recent clash with Torino, Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu provided an encouraging update on his star striker’s status. Chivu noted that Martínez has shown significant physical improvement and is no longer reporting discomfort in the affected muscle. While the club opted for a cautious approach to avoid a relapse, the coach indicated that the player is being integrated back into tactical preparations, with the medical department clearing him for a return to the matchday squad within the coming days.

The Target Date for San Siro Return

The strategic plan for Martínez’s comeback points toward the Serie A Round 35 encounter against Parma, scheduled for Sunday, May 3. Following Inter’s 2-2 draw against Torino this past weekend, the club remains in a commanding position at the top of the table. The upcoming match at the San Siro is increasingly seen as the definitive moment for the club’s championship aspirations, and the presence of the Argentine talisman is expected to provide a psychological boost to a side looking to finalize their domestic dominance.