Champions League debutants Kairat Almaty will reportedly take on Inter Milan without their captain Aleksandr Martynovich.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 38-year-old is not in contention for tonight’s showdown at San Siro.

It’s been an underwhelming start to the league phase for the perennial Kazakh champions.

Indeed, they had lost their opening two games before a home draw against fellow continental minnows Pafos last time out,

Furthermore, those were crushing defeats, with Sporting CP beating them 4-1 before a 5-0 rout at the hands of Real Madrid.

Kairat Almaty to Face Inter Milan Without Aleksandr Martynovich

Cristian Chivu Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In addition to their underdog status, the visitors must cope with the absence of their skipper, Aleksandr Martynovich.

With the veteran center-back ruled out of tonight’s match, Inter forwards could have a field day at San Siro.

Indeed, Rafael Urazbakhtin’s men have already conceded nine goals in the Champions League main draw.

Only five teams have capitulated more times than Kairat.

Therefore, this could be an ideal opportunity for Francesco Pio Esposito to add to his European tally.

Moreover, this may also be a chance for Ange-Yoan Bonny to score his first-ever goal at Europe’s top table.