Will Lautaro Martinez play against AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-final?

The Coppa Italia is a crucial title for Italian clubs, with the elites such as AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus battling for it each season. As of the 2024-2025 season, AC Milan and Inter Milan are set to face each other in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. The Milan derby is one of the most intense derbies in the world and it is going to be even more intense because it is taking place in a semi-final. Concerning the news for Inter Milan, they are going to play without their star striker Lautaro Martinez.

Inter Milan are heading into this fixture on a strong note being unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions. Currently, they are first in the Serie A table with 67 points whereas having lost only three games throughout the season. AC Milan, on the other hand, are not having a great season. Their performance in the last five league games has been poor as well, winning two matches and losing three.

Currently, AC Milan are ninth in the Serie A table with 47 points and can barely make it to the top six, let alone the top four. Inter Milan are in contention to win the Serie A title, UEFA Champions League, and Coppa Italia, whereas the Coppa Italia is AC Milan’s only chance at winning silverware this season, which signifies the massive difference between them.

News On Lautaro Martinez’s Availability In The Squad

Lautaro Martinez has picked up an injury whilst on international duty with Argentina and is facing a muscular problem. Lautaro has been a key figure for Inter Milan this season, scoring 18 goals and providing six assists in 39 appearances across all competitions.

The Argentine himself confirmed that he would not be available for selection and would not be on the bench either. Have a look at what Lautaro Martinez said on his official social media handle:

“I gave my all to be there tomorrow evening, but unfortunately, there just wasn’t enough time,” wrote the striker on his Instagram account.

“The season is long, and we have many objectives. We’ll see each other soon on the pitch.”