Josep Martinez was handed the start by Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu against Cagliari and delivered a composed performance.
The Inter Milan goalkeeper had little trouble in Sardinia as the Nerazzurri won 2-0, with Lautaro Martinez and Pio Esposito on target.
Martinez underlined his satisfaction on social media, describing it as a “solid performance on a difficult pitch” while shifting focus to Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Slavia Prague.
Inter Milan Keeper Martinez Reacts After Clean Sheet Vs Cagliari
The Spaniard is competing with Yann Sommer for the No.1 role, with rotation expected to continue.
Chivu’s plan to give Martinez continuity suggests the club see him as a long-term starter.
Martinez also turned his attention to Andrea Belotti, who went down awkwardly after a collision with him late in the first half.
Reports suggested a possible sprain, with tests still to come.
The Nerazzurri goalkeeper wished Belotti a “speedy recovery” in his post-match message.
he has to thank that post for helping him keep the clean sheet…
Glad to see him in starting XI. young blood needs more time
I still fondly remember the first day I watched Martinez keeping against inter at the San Siro when he was at Genoa and I told myself that he had the quality to be inter milan goalkeeper someday and am happy he has finally be giving the opportunity to prove he belongs to the starting line up.
Wow, Josep Martinez proving hes not just Inters saving grace, but also a social media whiz! Solid performance on a difficult pitch? Please, Martinez, we all know that Sardinian pitch was just a fancy name for soft grass compared to Milans fabled concrete! Still, good to see the competition with Yann Sommer heating up… or maybe just simmering like a perfectly cooked risotto. And a post-match shout-out to the clumsy Andrea Belotti? Martinez is quickly becoming the Nerazzurris resident Dr. Feelgood, ready with a speedy recovery for anyone who trips over their own feet. Talk about goalkeeping with a heart! basketball bros unblocked