Lautaro Martinez has spoken on Inter teammate and compatriot Mauro Icardi opening his goal scoring account with Argentina in last night’s 2-0 win over Mexico.
“Icardi’s goal is worth a lot to him because he was waiting for it. It is a reward for him being calm,” he told reporters in the mixed zone post-match.
He also spoke on interim manager Lionel Scaloni’s and gave his backing to him becoming the permanent manager.
“Without a doubt I would like to see him confirmed but for now we just have see what the decision of the Argentine football association will be.”
¡Amigos son los amigos! Lautaro Martínez, compañero de Mauro en el Inter, se alegró mucho por el primer gol de Icardi en la Selección Argentina. ¡No te lo pierdas! pic.twitter.com/EopeFJnJhb
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