Italian Press Blame Vaccines For Inter Milan Captain’s Fitness Woes After International Duty With Argentina
Inter Milan head to Pisa looking to respond after consecutive defeats against AC Milan and Atletico Madrid, but coach Cristian Chivu faces fitness questions over his captain Lautaro Martinez after vaccines received for Angola trip.
After being substituted in both recent games, he has not fully recovered from international duty with Argentina.
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Indeed, where he received vaccines to travel to Angola.
Italian media report the side effects may have affected his condition.
Therefore, leaving the striker slightly below peak fitness for this afternoon’s match.
Inter Captain Lautaro Suffers After Vaccinations For Angola Trip
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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The Nerazzurri will also be without Ange-Yoan Bonny, sidelined by a flu virus, handing the starting role to Marcus Thuram alongside Lautaro.
Meanwhile, Henrikh Mkhitaryan returns to the squad after a month out with a muscle injury.
However, is expected to start from the bench.
Indeed, replacing Dumfries, after Carlos Augusto struggled in the role in recent games.
Pisa, unbeaten in their last six matches and defensively solid at home, will provide a stern test.
Tramoni and Leris are expected to support Nzola in attack.
Meanwhile Chivu’s side will hope to secure a win after disappointing results earlier in the week.
