Inter striker Lautaro Martinez will start alongside Leo Messi in Argentina’s friendly with Venezuela, confirmed Coach Lionel Scaloni.

The 21-year-old forward scored seven goals in 11 caps for his country at Under-20 level.

He already has four senior appearances under his belt, scoring one goal.

This game marks the return to the Seleccion of Messi, who had taken a Sabbatical after the 2018 World Cup.

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez will start alongside Leo Messi in Argentina’s friendly with Venezuela, confirmed Coach Lionel Scaloni.

The 21-year-old forward scored seven goals in 11 caps for his country at Under-20 level.

He already has four senior appearances under his belt, scoring one goal.

This game marks the return to the Seleccion of Messi, who had taken a Sabbatical after the 2018 World Cup.

“It’s with great joy that we welcome Messi back. I have to try to get the team to give its best and hope Messi’s presence can help the squad feel stronger,” said Scaloni in his Press conference.

Argentina: Armani; Montiel, Mercado, Foyth, Lisandro Martinez, Lo Celso, Paredes, Tagliafico, Gonzalo Martinez, Messi, Lautaro Martinez

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