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Report – Spain Star Pulls Out Of Inter Milan Squad For Behind-Closed-Doors Friendly

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Toni Weeler  |  Last updated Aug 3, 2025 7:09 AM ET

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

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.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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