Lautaro Martinez is indeed expected to start for Inter Milan against Barcelona in tonight’s Champions League semifinal second leg. Despite sustaining a thigh injury in the first leg, Martinez has been recovering well and has returned to training. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Martinez is targeting a place in the starting lineup alongside Marcus Thuram.
Inter’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, has expressed optimism about Martinez’s fitness, stating that the decision will depend on how Martinez feels. If fit, Martinez will likely partner with Thuram upfront, while Mehdi Taremi would be the likely replacement if Martinez can’t start .
