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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Inter Milan vs Bodo Glimt
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
25-02-2026
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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San Siro Stadium
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Inter Milan Deal With Martinez Blow as Bodo/Glimt Arrive at San Siro
Inter Milan will be forced to reshuffle their attacking line after captain Lautaro Martinez suffered a calf strain during the trip to Norway, an injury expected to sideline the Argentine striker for at least a month.
Head coach Cristian Chivu must now select two forwards from Sebastiano Esposito, Marcus Thuram, and Ange-Yoan Bonny to spearhead the Nerazzurri attack in the absence of their talisman.
Martinez’s absence represents a significant setback. The reigning Serie A Capocannoniere has been Inter’s most reliable attacking outlet, boasting 25 career UEFA Champions League goals, and his leadership and clinical finishing will be difficult to replace.
Midfield Boost for Inter
While losing their captain is a major blow, Inter receive encouraging news elsewhere. Wing-back Denzel Dumfries has returned to fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, providing renewed energy and attacking width on the right flank.
Midfield lynchpins Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are also available again after serving domestic suspensions last weekend, restoring balance and creativity to Inter’s engine room ahead of a crucial European night at San Siro.
Bodo/Glimt Carry Attacking Threat
Visitors Bodo/Glimt arrive with confidence and attacking momentum of their own. Striker Kasper Hogh has been in excellent form, scoring four goals in his last three Champions League matches, underlining the Norwegian champions’ growing European pedigree.
Former AC Milan winger Jens Petter Hauge will be particularly motivated on his return to San Siro. The Norwegian international has already scored five goals in this season’s competition and stands out statistically as the only player during the league phase to both create more than 20 chances and complete at least 20 successful dribbles.
Visitors Near Full Strength
Head coach Kjetil Knutsen has almost a fully fit squad at his disposal after midfielder Ulrik Saltnes returned to the bench last week. Defensive mainstays Odin Bjortuft, Patrick Berg, and Fredrik Sjovold — an ever-present trio who have played every minute of Bodo/Glimt’s European campaign — are all expected to start once again.
With Inter adjusting to life without their captain and Bodo/Glimt arriving in confident form, the clash promises to be a fascinating tactical battle at San Siro.