Lautaro Martinez News: Returns to bench

Published on September 17, 2025

Martinez (back) is on the bench for Wednesday's trip to Ajax.

Martinez missed training earlier in the week due to soreness in his back, and is only fit enough for the bench for the Champions League opener. That means Francesco Pio Esposito comes into the starting XI in Amsterdam. Martinez's next chance to start will be a Sunday clash with Sassuolo.