Returning Lautaro Martinez to Lead Rotated Inter Milan Lineup Against Lazio

Returning Lautaro Martinez to Lead Rotated Inter Milan Lineup Against Lazio

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is expected to make his return to the starting lineup in Saturday’s Serie A clash against Lazio.

The Background

The two clubs will clash heads in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday, but will first meet for a dress rehearsal this weekend, also taking place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. So while several key Lazio players could be rested on Saturday, the same applies to Inter, as Cristian Chivu also intends to preserve fresh legs for the grand finale.

Lautaro Martinez Back in Action for Lazio vs Inter Milan Serie A clash

Lautaro Martinez might be leading the Serie A scoring charts with 16 goals, but he’s been impeded by recurring injuries in recent months. But according to several sources in the Italian media, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri captain will spearhead the team’s charge this weekend, as he’s keen to put minutes in his legs before the cup final.

The Argentine should combine with Ange Bonny in attack, with Marcus Thuram dropped to the bench. and should operate in the wing-back slots, giving a breather for and .