Como Vs Inter Milan – Spanish Goalkeeper Returns To Starting XI But Future Up In The Air

Josep Martinez will reportedly return between the sticks for tonight’s Coppa Italia showdown between Como and Inter Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Spaniard’s future at Stadio San Siro is still hanging in the balance.

Yann Sommer has been Inter’s starting goalkeeper this season.

Despite several underwhelming performances, Cristian Chivu continues to trust the 37-year-old star.

Therefore, the Swiss shot-stopper has started 93% of Inter’s Serie A matches.

Inter Milan Ace Josep Martinez to Start in Goal vs Como

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 19: Josep Martinez Rieira goalkeeper of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal match between Bologna FC 1909 and FC Internazionale at King Saud University Stadium on December 19, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

With Sommer starting almost every league game and each of Inter’s ten Champions League outings, Martinez has been on the fringes.

However, he has been in goal in both previous Coppa Italia ties against Venezia and Torino.

Therefore, Chivu will continue to rely on the former Genoa keeper in Italy’s most prestigious cup competition.

Still, this could be Martinez’s last season at Inter, with the club yet to decide whether to keep him beyond the summer.

Indeed, it’s a near-certainty that the Nerazzurri will sign a new goalkeeper at the end of the season to replace the outgoing Sommer.