Inter Milan Captain Lautaro Martinez To Feature For Argentina against Ecuador After Overtaking Maradona In Scoring Charts | OneFootball

Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez is set to start in Argentina’s last game of the international break, after coming on as a substitute and scoring against Venezuela to overtake Diego Maradona in the country’s all-time scoring charts.

According to reports from TyC Sports, via FcInterNews.it, the Argentine forward will start the match against Ecuador.

The fixture itself will take place on Wednesday 10 September at 00:00 UK time (01:00 CEST).

At present, Argentina sit on top of the South American World Cup qualifying table, with twelve wins from seventeen matches.

Therefore, barring any unexpected complications, Martinez and Liverpool midfielder Alexis MacAllister will both return to the starting line-up.

Inter Milan Want Lautaro Martinez Back From Argentina In Top Condition

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Lautaro Martinez #10 of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Inter Milan will be hoping that the Argentine does not suffer any complications in the match against Ecuador.

Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have a key test coming up on Saturday night and will need every player available.

Cristian Chivu’s side will travel to Turin and take on Juventus in the Derby d’Italia.

The two rivals will go head-to-head in a big early test for both teams.