DBasia.news – Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez, became the star of the Argentine national team when they won a landslide victory over Mexico at Alamodome, Wednesday (11/9) AM, in a test match. Martinez scored a hattrick aka three goals in one match.
Martinez, 22, has scored nine goals in 13 caps with Argentina which he has strengthened from last year. Argentina won 4-0 and one more goal was scored by PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) midfielder, Leandro Paredes, through the white point on the 33rd minute.
His goal showed the sharpness of the former Racing Club player in the Argentine national team. Martinez’s goal ratio, if he is able to defend it, can exceed Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, and Carlos Tevez. Keep in mind, Martinez is only 22 years old.
“The hat-trick by Lautaro Martinez took place in the 22nd minute. This kid will get a place to play and he is really in a position to be the next great Argentine striker. Nine goals in 13 matches is a crazy ratio for a 22-year-old,” said the Bein SPORT broadcaster, Roberto Rojas at @RobertoRojas97.
Martinez also expressed his excitement after scoring a goal against Mexico. According to him, it was not easy to travel to the Argentine national team.
“I am thrilled and glad. Many things have to be sacrificed to be here, and not every day I score three goals with this jersey,” Martinez said on Argentina’s official Twitter.
Martinez’s great performance seemed to be a warning to his compatriot, Mauro Icardi. Whether it’s at the level of the Argentine national team or Inter Milan. As Icardi is still a Nerazzurri player despite being loaned out to PSG.
Martinez’s great performance can be proof that Inter does not really need Icardi at the moment. Martinez, who has only been playing for Inter since 2018, has scored seven goals in 29 matches in Serie A. Especially now, Martinez has a solid duet with Romelu Lukaku.
While in Argentina, Martinez has shown his worthiness to be the spearhead for many years to come. Martinez, Paulo Dybala, is predicted to be a mainstay player for the next generation.