Inter Milan & Argentina Superstar Gearing Up For Champions League Final, Hopes To Feature Vs Como
Inter Milan & Argentina Superstar Gearing Up For Champions League Final, Hopes To Feature Vs Como
Lautaro Martinez is keen to return to full fitness for the Champions League final and hopes to future in Inter Milan's clash against Como.
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, El Toro could get some minutes in Friday's final Serie A round.
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It's been almost a month since Lautaro Martinez last played a game in Serie A.
Indeed, he last appeared in a 1-0 home defeat to Roma on April 27.
However, the Argentine delivered when the Nerezzurri needed him the most.
He helped them beat Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Unfortunately, that came at the expense of his health.
Lautaro Martinez Hopes to Get Minutes in Como vs Inter Milan Clash
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by)
The 27-year-old has been absent ever since.
But after returning to training this week, Simone Inzaghi could include him in his matchday squad.
Still, El Toro would likely start on the bench.
However, he may get some minutes depending on the result.
Getting Lautaro back to competitive form will be crucial as Inter aim to beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Munich showpiece.
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