According to reports, Lautaro Martinez, Inter Milan’s captain, is in serious doubt for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona due to a muscle injury. Intensive efforts for his recovery have begun, but the Argentine forward would need a miracle to feature against the Catalan side. After the medical report, this possibility now seems highly unlikely.

Diagnostic tests conducted this morning at the Humanitas Institute in Rozzano revealed a hamstring strain in Lautaro’s left leg. The initial assessment suggests he will be sidelined for at least a week, with his target return set for Inter’s match against Torino on Sunday, May 11.

Unless an unexpected recovery occurs, he will miss Tuesday’s clash at San Siro against Barcelona. However, some media outlets, including Corriere dello Sport, speculate that he may attempt a “miraculous comeback” to at least be on the bench for the most crucial game of the season. His condition will be monitored daily.

The chances of Lautaro making a full recovery are slim, and optimism within Simone Inzaghi’s squad is low. Even if he does return, he is unlikely to be at full fitness. Therefore, his participation in Tuesday’s semi-final against Barcelona is practically an unattainable dream. The severity of the injury was evident from the start—Lautaro left the pitch after just 45 minutes at Montjuïc, indicating a more serious issue than initially thought.