Inter Milan hit by Pavard injury and extended Lautaro Martinez absence

Inter Milan's injury crisis deepened as the club confirmed Benjamin Pavard's thigh injury and coach Christian Kivu ruled out Lautaro Martinez until November.

• Inter confirmed defender Benjamin Pavard sustained an adductor strain in Milan medical tests, expected to sideline him about 20 days.
• Coach Christian Kivu said Lautaro Martinez will be unavailable until after November's international break.
• Kivu accepted full responsibility for Tuesday's 4-3 home defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League.
• Inter lead Serie A with 16 points, ahead of Lazio on goal difference.