Inter Milan Vs Como – Ex Barcelona Goalkeeper Set For Successive Starts As Nerazzurri Succession Plan For Swiss Veteran’s Exit

Inter Milan Vs Como – Ex Barcelona Goalkeeper Set For Successive Starts As Nerazzurri Succession Plan For Swiss Veteran’s Exit

Josep Martinez is set to start for Inter Milan against Como in Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg, continuing the run of opportunities Cristian Chivu has chosen to give the Valencia-born goalkeeper at a critical stage of the season.

Martinez returned to the starting lineup against Cagliari on Friday in a Serie A match of enormous importance.

That selection carried particular significance.

This was not a cup rotation but a deliberate act of faith in a high-stakes league fixture.

According to L’Interista, Chivu is set to hand Martinez the gloves again for the Como clash, a decision that would give the Spaniard back-to-back starts in two different competitions.

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Indeed, the context of these appearances matters beyond the immediate fixtures.

is expected to leave at the end of the season. Martinez arrived from for around €15 million with the long-term intention of eventually stepping into that role.