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