Having been forced off during the midweek trip to Norway, the Argentine international underwent a battery of tests. The club issued the following medical bulletin: "Lautaro Martinez underwent clinical and diagnostic examinations this morning at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano. The tests confirmed a strain to the soleus muscle in his left calf."
While Inter are waiting until next week's follow-up before making a definitive statement, injuries to the soleus are notoriously problematic. Early estimates from the medical department suggest the talismanic forward could be out of action for 3 to 4 weeks.
The news represents a significant setback for coach Chivu. Lautaro Martinez has been in scintillating form this term, acting as the side's attacking heartbeat with a superb return of 18 goals and 4 assists in 35 matches across all competitions.