Former Inter Milan and Juventus star Aldo Serena runs a detailed comparison between Lautaro Martinez and Dusan Vlahovic.
The Nerazzurri captain is currently leading the Serie A scoring charts by a landslide with 18 strikes to his name.
But in recent weeks, Vlahovic’s exploits saw him climb to the runner-up spot with 11 goals.
The Serbian delivered back-to-back braces in Juve’s last two fixtures against Sassuolo and Lecce, guiding his team toward the top of the table – albeit after playing an extra league match while Inter were involved in the Italian Super Cup.
Therefore, the duel between the Argentine and the Serbian adds an extra flavor to what is rapidly transpiring into a heated Scudetto race.
For his part, Serena highlighted the best traits of both stars before explaining why he prefers the current Inter captain.
“They are the two bombers who finish up the plays and decide matches,” noted the 63-year-old in his interview with Libero via FcInterNews.
“When it comes to the right foot, I would give a grade of 9/10 to Lautaro and 6/10 to Vlahovic.
“As for the left foot, the Inter captain gets 7/10 while the Serbian receives 9/10. Vlahovic is also better at headers.
“However, Lautaro plays more for the team and has a stronger personality. But we must acknowledge the fact he’s four years older.
“Martinez also showcases great composure in front of goal where he has become a magician. Hence, the Inter star wins 59-54.”
Aldo Serena Compares Lautaro Martinez & Dusan Vlahovic, Tips The Scale In Favor Of The Inter Milan Captain
The legendary striker also praises Italy’s strong midfield department, particularly Inter duo Nicolo Barella and Davide Frattesi.
“I think Luciano Spalletti has a great midfield at his disposal, full of raiders like Barella or Frattesi.
“It would be enough that the center forward acts as a battering ram. We need someone who scores, but above all, useful in opening up spaces.
“For this role, I consider Gianluca Scamacca the ideal player.”