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Yahoo
03-08-2025
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Report – Spain Star Pulls Out Of Inter Milan Squad For Behind-Closed-Doors Friendly
Goalkeeper Josep Martinez pulled out of Inter Milan's squad for a behind-closed-doors friendly match against the Under-23 team today. This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They report that the reason for the Spanish international's absence was a minor back problem. Inter Milan played their first behind-closed-doors friendly of the season today. The Nerazzurri's senior team under the direction of Cristian Chivu faced off against the newly-formed Under-23 side. The match ended in a 7-2 win for the senior team. And more importantly, it was an opportunity for the squad to start getting on the pitch and building some match-fitness in their legs. Josep Martinez Pulls Out Of Inter Squad For Behind-Closed-Doors Friendly MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale therefore. Moreover. However. Therefore shows appreciation to the fans following 3-2 victory after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) One player who did not have any role in the behind-closed-doors friendly was goalkeeper Josep Martinez. The 26-year-old is the main backup to Yann Sommer at Inter. The Nerazzurri signed Martinez from Genoa last summer. Reportedly their plan is to make him the long-term successor to Sommer in goal. However, today Martinez was not able to play any part in the first friendly match of preseason. FCInterNews report that Martinez was feeling a bit of discomfort in his back. Therefore, the decision was not to take any risks with the Spaniard's fitness. He sat out the friendly.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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New Inter Milan Coach Makes Huge Goalkeeping Decision – Spanish Stopper To Gain More Prominent Role
New Inter Milan Coach Makes Huge Goalkeeping Decision – Spanish Stopper To Gain More Prominent Role New Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is ready to hand Josep Martinez increased regular playing time next season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Spaniard looks set for a more prominent role after Simone Inzaghi's exit. Advertisement Josep Martinez joined Inter Milan from Genoa for a reported fee of €15 million last summer. However, he spent most of his first season at San Siro playing second fiddle to first-choice goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Yet, the managerial change could see the 27-year-old become a more integral part of the squad. New Inter Milan Manager Cristian Chivu Prepared to Give Josep Martinez More Game Time MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale shows appreciation to the fans following 3-2 victory after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Monza at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 08, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Martinez only made five appearances in Serie A last season. Despite his limited game time, the Spaniard fared well, registering three clean sheets. Furthermore, he starred in the Coppa Italia, racking up two shutouts in four matches. Advertisement However, Sommer was Inzaghi's first choice, starting in every high-profile game. With Chivu's arrival, Martinez's place in the pecking order could change. It's a natural decision, considering Sommer will be 37 in December.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Photo – Inter Milan Wish Goalkeeper Josep Martinez A Happy 27th Birthday
Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martinez turned 27 yesterday. The Spanish stopper has made ten appearances for the Nerazzurri since joining the club last summer. Martinez joined Inter from Genoa in a deal worth around €14 million. After three years at RB Leipzig, he made a name for himself at Stadio Luigi Ferraris before moving to San Siro. Buon compleanno, Josep 🎂#ForzaInter
The Guardian
11-05-2025
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- The Guardian
Zalewski and Asllani keep Inter in Serie A title contention with win at Torino
Inter kept their Serie A title hopes alive with a confident 2-0 win at Torino on a rain-drenched Sunday as they showed no signs of letting up in the title race. The win brought the Champions League finalists level at the top on 77 points with Napoli, who host Genoa later on Sunday. Inter, who reached the Champions League final by beating Barcelona in a thrilling encounter on Tuesday, left several key players on the bench and rested others as they looked to keep the squad fresh. The striker and captain Lautaro Martinez, the goalkeeper Yann Sommer, and the midfielder Davide Frattesi were all left out of the starting lineup. The match came to an early, unscheduled halt in the opening moments as someone in the crowd appeared to need medical assistance, with play resuming after a few minutes. Inter took the lead after 14 minutes, with Nicola Zalewski losing his marker with a clever turn before cutting inside to the edge of the box and slotting the ball into the net. In first-half stoppage time, Torino went close to an equaliser with a diving header from Ché Adams, but the Inter keeper Josep Martínez produced an incredible one-handed save on the line. Heavy rain and a thunderstorm interrupted the match, forcing a stoppage in the first half and delaying the start of the second, as the referee, Federico La Penna, carried out a thorough pitch inspection during the break. In the 49th minute, with the rain pouring down, Inter were awarded a penalty after the Torino keeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic fouled Mehdi Taremi. Kristjan Asllani converted from the spot to double the visitors' lead and seal the match. Borussia Dortmund powered back from a goal down to win 4-2 at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping alive their chance of a top-four finish going into the final matchday next week. Dortmund have won six of their past seven league games to climb from 11th to fifth and are just a point behind fourth-placed Freiburg. Last year's Champions League finalists found themselves a goal down in the 31st minute with Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong giving the hosts a deserved lead in their coach Xabi Alonso's final home match. The Spaniard announced on Friday that he will leave at the end of the season, having led them to the domestic double last season without defeat while also reaching the Europa League final. 'We lived a lot of special moments and it was a mixed feeling in the last home game. We are thankful for what we achieved in the past three years,' Alonso said. 'I have changed a lot in these years. We had many experiences. Luckily most of them good ones, today maybe not but I will forget this one quickly,' he said. 'What I lived here in Leverkusen has been very special.' A half-dozen saves by Kobel kept them in Sunday's game in the first half but after Leverkusen's goal the visitors never looked back. Dortmund levelled two minutes later with Julian Brandt slotting in from a Karim Adeyemi cutback. The visitors scored again in the 43rd after winning possession in Leverkusen's half and Julian Ryerson completing the move with a low finish from the right. Leverkusen lost possession once more in the 73rd with Marcel Sabitzer feeding Adeyemi to make it 3-1. Before the hosts had time to regroup they conceded another goal through Serhou Guirassy, who scored his 20th league goal of the season in the 77th. Jonas Hofmann managed to score in stoppage time for Leverkusen. Dortmund host relegated Holstein Kiel next week. Third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt drew 2-2 at home to St Pauli, missing the chance to nail down their Champions League spot ahead of the season finale. Eintracht are on 57, three ahead of Dortmund and two in front of Pauli are all but assured another year in the Bundesliga. This article will be updated.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Report – Ex RB Leipzig Star To Come Into Starting XI For Torino Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash
Report – Ex RB Leipzig Star To Come Into Starting XI For Torino Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash Goalkeeper Josep Martinez will reportedly come into the starting eleven for today's Serie A clash between Torino and Inter Milan. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan take on Torino in Serie A this evening. It will be the Nerazzurri's third-last league match of the season. Taking three points will almost certainly be essential for Inter if they are to have any hope of keeping the pressure on Napoli at the top of the table. The Partenopei play immediately after Inter. They face Genoa later this evening. And if Inter are to win in Turin, then they will catch up to the league leaders, at least temporarily. Therefore, Inzaghi has made it clear to the squad that he wants them to keep their focus and treat this as an important match. However, at the same time there is no getting around the importance of the Champions League. Advertisement Inter just played in an exhausting semifinal second leg against Barcelona. Furthermore, they have the final of the competition against Paris Saint-Germain later this month to think about. Josep Martinez To Start Torino Vs Inter Milan Serie A Clash NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 01: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by) Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is therefore to make some notable changes to the starting eleven. In goal, Yann Sommer had an absolutely outstanding tie against Barcelona. The 36-year-old proved his worth with a series of saves that kept Inter on course for the Champions League final. Therefore, it is clear that Nerazzurri coach Inzaghi will want Sommer available and fresh in the final against PSG. Accordingly, reports the Gazzetta, Sommer will get a rest this evening.
