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The praise of Xavi Hernandez to an Argentine player, it wasn't Messi

The Barcelona coach highlighted one of the main players of the Scaloneta.

The Barcelona coach highlighted one of the main players of the Scaloneta.

Xavi Hernandez, DT of FC Barcelona, who a few weeks ago stated that he wants to see Lionel Messi again with the culé shirt, praised a new Argentine. The former player highlighted one of the most important elements of the Albiceleste.

This is Lautaro Martinez. Prior to the Champions League match between Inter Milan and the ‘Blaugrana’, Xavi spoke about 'Toro', who was a doubt for the international match, because he left with discomfort during the Serie A match against Roma.

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Lautaro Martínez has been playing at a high level in Europe for years and more specifically at Inter Milan, where he already won a Serie A a couple of seasons ago. Now, Lautaro is recognized worldwide as one of the best strikers.

At a press conference, Lionel Messi's former teammate at Barça said: 'Lautaro is a very good player. He plays well, knows how to take advantage of spaces and scores a lot of goals. It is worth remembering that the Argentine striker was in Barcelona's sights before Xavi's arrival.

Lautaro Martínez's numbers this season:

Lautaro Martínez has made 12 appearances this season between Serie A, the Champions League and friendlies with the Argentine national team. In total, he has three goals and one assist with the 'neroazzurro'. As for him, with the Albiceleste he scored a goal and gave another assist in the friendlies against Honduras and Jamaica.

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