Inter Milan entered the weekend with a 12‑point perfect record in the 2026‑27 Serie A campaign, a feat cemented by a thrilling 5‑3 victory over Udinese at the San Siro on Monday evening. The win, highlighted by Lautaro Martínez’s incisive play and a flurry of goals, kept the Nerazzurri atop the table and reinforced their early-season momentum. Yet, beneath the celebratory atmosphere, a growing unease has taken root around goalkeeper Josep Martinez, whose recent performances have raised eyebrows among the coaching staff and supporters alike.

The unease stems from back‑to‑back high‑profile errors that have directly contributed to goals conceded. In the Champions League opening group‑stage clash at the Bernabeu, Martinez was caught far too easily inside his own six‑yard box for Real Madrid’s second goal, a lapse that left the Nerazzurri trailing 2‑0 despite dominating possession. Inter held 67 per cent of the ball in the first half, completing 333 passes to Madrid’s 127, yet the defensive frailties exposed by Martinez’s misjudgment nullified the statistical superiority. A second mistake followed in the Serie A encounter with Udinese, where a miscommunication at the near post allowed the visitors a clear scoring opportunity. Both incidents have prompted speculation that backup keeper Alex Meret or even the recently signed Andrea Provedel could be considered for a starting role.

Martinez’s resilience was on display later in the Madrid game when he produced an extraordinary double save, denying a Mbappé strike and then