Inter - Kairat Almaty: Don’t worry, Lautaro is always there

05/11/2025 07:21:00 ChampionChatter

Lautaro Martinez hasn’t scored, but he still motivates the team, and this isn’t something Inter Milan worries about before welcoming the distant visitors Kairat Almaty.

The Nerazzurri captain remains a key figure in the dressing room, particularly for the young players. He always gives his best on the pitch for the team and will return to the Champions League with his spirits high.

It cannot be mere coincidence that Lautaro has failed to score in four Serie A games; statistically, this is an unusual and unfavorable trend. Yet no one at Inter questions the pivotal role of the number 10. “He is a role model, a leader,” said coach Christian Chivu after the win in Verona. Indeed, when watching the clip of Martin Frese’s own goal that caused Verona’s defeat, Lautaro was the first to celebrate as if he had scored. He immediately turned to the Inter supporters, shouting loudly and encouraging fans to share the surprise joy in the final moments.

Inter hopes Lautaro Martinez can quickly regain his scoring rhythm

This is considered a sign of full dedication, of being fully immersed in winning, breaking free from the scoring burdens the 28-year-old striker faces daily. After all, Lautaro has been under pressure since late September, overcoming back problems and playing all of Inter’s matches in Italy and Europe, as well as for Argentina’s national team on the other side of the world. He has traveled more than trained. He is one of the few players, alongside Alessandro Bastoni, to start in the last eight games. His dip in form can be excused without doubting the value and commitment of the number 10.

One notable fact is that last season, Lautaro also started slowly, scoring only 4 goals in the first 10 rounds, and currently, he has 3. Essentially, he has nearly matched last season’s goal tally.

Tonight, Lautaro will return to the Champions League, where he has scored 3 goals, averaging one goal every 42 minutes. Facing the challenge posed by Kairat, he will aim to better his record and move up Inter’s all-time scoring list. Even if Chivu decides to keep him on the bench, it won’t be a punishment but rather a measure to protect his physical and mental condition ahead of a tougher match next Sunday at San Siro against Lazio.

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