Inter Milan Vs Venezia – Spanish Goalkeeper To Return Between The Sticks Amid Ongoing Investigation Over Tragic Car Accident

Josep Martinez will reportedly take Yann Sommer’s place between the sticks in tomorrow’s Coppa Italia clash between Inter Milan and Venezia.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 27-year-old could return to the starting lineup amid an ongoing investigation.

Josep Martinez was involved in a fatal car accident in October, which resulted in a tragic loss of life.

Unfortunately, an elderly 81-year-old man passed away, leaving the Spanish goalkeeper on the edge of despair.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu has since refused to play the former Genoa star, giving him time and space to recover from shock.

Josep Martinez to Start in Inter Milan vs Venezia Clash

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after his teammate Hakan Calhanoglu (not pictured) scored his side’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Martinez has made just two starts this season, featuring against Sassuolo and Cagliari in September.

However, he only conceded once in those two matches, with Inter emerging victorious on both occasions.

Despite being the subject of an ongoing investigation, the Spaniard is likely to return to the starting lineup tomorrow.

Therefore, Sommer will get some rest ahead of Inter’s upcoming Serie A showdown against Como.