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Why Inter dropped Sommer for Martinez ahead of Cagliari clash
TL;DR
Inter Milan has replaced goalkeeper Yann Sommer with Josep Martinez for their upcoming match against Cagliari. Martinez, who has been Sommer's understudy, has been the preferred choice in domestic cup competitions this season.
Key points
- Inter Milan is facing Cagliari in Serie A.
- Yann Sommer is replaced by Josep Martinez in the starting XI.
- Martinez has been Inter's go-to goalkeeper in domestic cup competitions.
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Why Inter dropped Sommer for Martinez ahead of Cagliari clash
Inter are preparing to take on Cagliari in Serie A on Friday afternoon, but there was a slight surprise in Cristian Chivu’s starting XI, as regular first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer was left out of the line-up for Josep Martinez.
Why Martinez is playing instead of Sommer in Inter vs. Cagliari
Martinez has spent the last two seasons serving as Sommer’s understudy in San Siro, but has been Inter’s go-to goalkeeper in domestic cup competitions this season. He has played in all three of Inter’s Coppa Italia fixtures so far this season, plus the semi-final of the Supercoppa Italiana. He also has two Serie A appearances to his name this term.
According to pre-match reports, Chivu intends to play Martinez for the second leg of Inter’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Como coming up on Tuesday evening (April 21).
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 03: Josep Martinez and Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale at the end of the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 03, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Q&A
Why did Inter Milan choose Josep Martinez over Yann Sommer for the match against Cagliari?
Inter Milan opted for Josep Martinez due to his recent performances in domestic cup competitions, where he has been the starting goalkeeper.
What has been Josep Martinez's role at Inter Milan prior to the Cagliari match?
Josep Martinez has served as Yann Sommer's understudy for the past two seasons and has started in all of Inter's Coppa Italia fixtures this season.
How many Serie A appearances has Josep Martinez made this season?
Josep Martinez has made two Serie A appearances this season prior to the match against Cagliari.
