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Returns to backup spot Martinez (ankle) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Martinez is back in his backup role for goalie as he returns from injury, selected for his normal spot on the bench. He will see minimal time moving forward unless an injury takes place with Yann Sommer, only having two starts all season.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Poised to be back versus Arsenal Martinez (ankle) "has resumed practicing with the group ahead of Tuesday's game," coach Christian Chivu announced.

Impact Martinez will return after sitting out three matches because of an ankle sprain. He has relieved Yann Sommer only in Coppa Italia in recent months, while he played twice in Serie A early in the season, keeping one clean sheet, making four saves and surrendering one goal.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Martinez tweaked his ankle while warming up against Parma and will miss Sunday's clash with Napoli, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Martinez didn't train after sustaining the injury and could miss futher fixtures considering a few short turnarounds in a row. Third-stringer Raffaele Di Gennaro (wrist) is also missing. Youngsters Alessandro Calligaris and Alain Taho will back up Yann Sommer.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Verona match Martinez (personal) was an unused sub in Sunday's 2-1 win over Verona.

Impact Martinez made a quick return after an off-the-field matter, but the starter, Yann Sommer, got the nod in this one. He could get a shot, as he has a couple of times this campaign, in one of the next two matches in a busy stretch of the season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Verona game Martinez (personal) has returned to practice and will be on the bench for Sunday's match against Verona, Gianluca Di Marzio relayed.

Impact Martinez got the day off midweek following a car accident, but he will quickly resume being available and deputizing Yann Sommer. He has started twice this season, allowing one goal, keeping one clean sheet and making four saves.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Fiorentina Martinez won't be called up for Wednesday's game against Fiorentina after being involved in a car accident during which an elderly person lost his life, Corriere della Sera reporte...

Impact Martinez is under investigation and is receiving counseling after the tragic event. Inter don't anticipate him missing multiple games, but it remains to be seen when he'll be ready to resume playing. He has occasionally started while backing up Yann Sommer.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter goalkeeper Josep Martínez involved in car accident that kills an 81-year-old man

Italian media reports say an 81-year-old man using an electric wheelchair died after being hit by a car driven by Inter Milan goalkeeper Josep Martínez

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Untested in clean sheet Josep Martinez made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact The goalkeeper didn't have much to do here with Cagliari failing to put a single shot on target. Things won't be as easy Tuesday in Champions League play against a Slavia Prague side which has scored 21 times in 10 domestic matches.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Josep Martinez had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez did allow one goal but was able to make some crucial saves late in a 2-1 win for Inter Milan. He's got a neutral matchup against Cagliari on Saturday, as the side has five goals through four Serie A games.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another clean sheet Martinez recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Martinez has spent the entire season as Yann Sommer's backup but was given the start in Inter's last two league matches and responded well, posting back-to-back clean sheets while recording four saves. He should return to his regular bench role for the final two games of the campaign, though.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records clean sheet in win Martinez made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Verona.

Impact Martinez wasn't heavily tested Saturday against a Verona side that managed just six total shots. He saved one early in the first half, which proved enough to secure the clean sheet, his third across all competitions. He's expected to serve as the backup to Yann Sommer for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by Monza Martinez recorded two saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Monza.

Impact Martinez has stayed on goal even though Yann Sommer (thumb) has been available for the last two matches, but the Inter defense had a lackluster showing against a minnow and was perforated twice. He has surrendered three goals, made 13 saves and kept two clean sheets in four appearances. Inter will host Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday and then visit Atalanta next Sunday.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in win Martinez had five saves and conceded zero goals in Wednesday's 2-0 against Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez is now three for three in terms of solid performances to begin the season, and he also added his second clean sheet. The 26-year-old has been filling in at the keeper spot for Yann Sommer (thumb) and has been holding his own, notching 11 saves in the interim role. Inter will host Monza on the weekend, followed by the second-leg against Feyenoord on Tuesday.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once versus Napoli Martinez registered four saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez had a solid showing while under pressure in the second half, but Napoli eventually cracked the Inter defense and found the target through a point-blank finish by Philip Billing. He has made six saves, given up one goal and kept one clean sheet in the last two matches. Inter will face Feyenoord away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Monza on Saturday.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli holds Serie A leader Inter to 1-1 draw after substitute Billing scores late equalizer

Napoli substitute Philip Billing stopped Inter Milan from taking a significant step towards retaining the Serie A title

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures clean sheet versus Genoa Martinez had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Martinez wasn't tested too much in his first Serie A start with Inter. He's set to fill in for Yann Sommer (thumb) for a few matches. He allowed 43 goals and made 88 saves in 36 games as a starter at Genoa last season, keeping eight clean sheets. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Inter Martinez has joined Inter on a permanent deal from Genoa, the club announced.

Impact Martinez replaces Emil Audero as Yann Sommer's deputy and will likely play a little more in the upcoming busy season after a solid campaign with Genoa where he allowed 43 goals and kept eight clean sheets in 36 appearances.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes in loss Martinez allowed a goal while making five saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Martinez conceded the lone goal of the match in the 79th minute as Genoa dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed five goals while making 12 saves during his last three matches.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves, one goal allowed Martinez made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez has logged multiple saves five times across his last seven appearances. However, he also conceded one goal during five of the aforementioned seven. Martinez will look to finish his 2023-24 season with a double-digit tally of clean sheets by maintaining them at Roma on May 19 and against Bologna on May 26.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three against AC Milan Martinez registered four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus AC Milan.

Impact Martinez was far from his best Sunday, as he would go on to allow three goals despite only making four saves. However, his four saves were the most in a match since Feb. 17. He will now look for his ninth clean sheet of the season when facing Sassuolo on Sunday.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet with one save Martinez made one save and allowed zero goals in Monday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Martinez has limited opponents to no more than one goal in six consecutive outings. This marked his first clean sheet in five games, while he is up to a total of seven saves in that span. Up next for Genoa is an encounter with AC Milan on Sunday.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Martinez made zero saves and conceded one goal during Friday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact Martinez didn't face any shot until the 67th minute but then got beaten by Luis Alberto's one-timer off a pass from the right for what proved to be a game-winner for the opposition. Despite having this off game here, the goalkeeper still has some recent numbers that would make most Serie A goalkeepers proud, not allowing multiple goals in any of the last five matches while making eight saves during the same stretch.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Martinez recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Monday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Martinez conceded one of the three shots he faced on goal Monday, but he was under constant pressure as Fiorentina controlled much of the ball possession and attacking football. It has been four games since his last clean sheet but he has a chance to improve that in Genoa's next game at home to Lazio. They have not scored in two of their last three Serie A matches.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Martinez had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Martinez registed at least two saves for a fifth consecutive game and is now up to 11 saves, compared to seven goals against over that span. Up next for Genoa is an encounter with Fiorentina on Monday.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against Frosinone Martinez recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Frosinone.

Impact Martinez was not called into action all that much, only making two saves, but still managed to allow a goal which would lead to the draw. This comes just one match after providing a clean sheet against Juventus, still only having seven on the season. He will now look for his eighth when they face Verona on Sunday.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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