Inter’s stance on Lautaro unaltered after Chivu’s substitutions

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 28, 2025 7:40 AM ET

Lautaro Martinez was subbed off in Inter’s last two games, but according to Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri captain still has full trust from the club and the coach.

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez was subbed during the last two matches against Milan and Atletico Madrid, and the Argentine did not hide his frustration in the Spanish capital after seeing his number on the electronic board at minute 72.

Inter’s stance on Lautaro

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Lautaro Martinez of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, Lautaro has not voiced his frustration privately, either with the coach or the teammates, but, predictably, he’s already had a chat with Chivu to clear the air.

The pink paper reports that both the club and the coach have full trust in Lautaro Martinez; simply, the Nerazzurri boss has more options from the bench this season, so he tends to rotate more.

Lautaro’s substitutions explained

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Last season, Marko Arnautovic, Mehdi Taremi and Joaquin Correa were Inter’s backup forwards, while in the current campaign, the Nerazzurri can rely on Ange-Yoan Bonny and Francesco Pio Esposito, who have proved to be much more reliable than their predecessors in the opening phase of the season.

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale stands disappointed in front of referee Maurizio Mariani during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 25, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Lautaro’s contract with Inter expires in June 2029.

The Argentine international has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions this season.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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