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Why is Lautaro Martínez the perfect complement for Lionel Messi

Argentina won against Bolivia and finished the international break of the World Cup Qualifiers in the first position, after a superb class from Lautaro.

By Mauricio Saenz

Argentina won against Bolivia and finished the international break of the World Cup Qualifiers in the first position, after a superb class from Lautaro.
Argentina won against Bolivia and finished the international break of the World Cup Qualifiers in the first position, after a superb class from Lautaro.

Argentina was one of the winners of this international break, after winning the two games played and finishing in the first position at the start of the World Cup Qualifiers. The team coached by Lionel Scaloni defeated Ecuador at La Bombonera and also Bolivia at La Paz.

In the second game there was a key participation of Lautaro Martínez. The young talented attacker from Inter scored a goal and gave an assist in his national team victory, being the best player of the match. He completed two shots on target, 12 accurate passes and six duels won.


Lionel Messi finally founded a striker that can accompany him in the national team. Lautaro's arrival was never a doubt but, after Sergio Agüero got injured, Scaloni decided that it was his time to be Argentina no. 9. After two games he clearly took advantage from the chance and created a society with Messi.


Argentina are now leading the South American World Cup Qualifiers with Brazil, that also won both games, and will be playing soon against Paraguay (November 12) and Perú (November 17). Messi, as well as Lautaro, will be there in the next international break without a doubt.


Mauricio Saenz

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