Luis Suarez praises Inter striker Lautaro Martinez
- Anthony Privetera
The two players will most likely face off against each other when Inter host Barcelona in matchday 6 of the Champions League, with the Nerazzurri needing all three points to progress to the knockout stages.
Barcelona, however, are through as group winners after seeing off Dortmund in Spain 3-1.
The Uruguayan had plenty of good things to say about Lautaro Martinez, who has already been identified as the heir to Suarez and the future number 10 of the Blaugrana.
Speaking to OneFootball:
"If I would take Martinez? It would depend on different circumstances and the needs of Barcelona, who at that moment could already have a young and talented striker. In any case, Lautaro is an incredible attacker who is playing very well. But we cannot forget that it is owned by Inter. What is obvious is that he is playing at high levels this season".
Lautaro 'El Toro' Martinez has 11 goals in 18 matches so far this season under Conte and has only looked like improving game to game. 6 of Martinez's goals have come in the opening 30 minutes, a stat that will no doubt have registered with Suarez and Barcelona after the Argentine score within the opening 2 minutes at the Camp Nu.
Martinez has formed a formidable partnership with new signing Romelu Lukaku, combining for 22 goals within the partnership, the highest ever at Inter.
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