Inter Milan Captain Fighting Atletico Madrid Star For Place In Argentina Starting XI Vs Venezuela | OneFootball

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez is in contention for the starting line-up in the upcoming World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Venezuela.

According to TyC Sports via FCInterNews, El Toro faces competition from Atletico Madrid forward Thiago Almada.

Despite already securing a place in next summer’s tournament, Argentina will look to build momentum.

Indeed, Lionel Scaloni’s men sit ten points clear of second-placed Ecuador in the South American qualifying group.

With two games left, they will progress as the best CONMEBOL nation.

Inter Milan Star Lautaro Martinez in Contention for Starting XI in Argentina vs Venezuela

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Lautaro Martinez of Inter celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on January 26, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

La Albiceleste will host Venezuela at the iconic Monumental tomorrow night in the penultimate qualifying round.

Although they head into proceedings as odds-on favorites, Argentina cannot take anything for granted.

Indeed, they shared the spoils in the reverse fixture last October, playing out a 1-1 draw in Maturin.

Lautaro Martinez came off the bench in that match, but the Inter star hopes to start this time.

However, El Toro has yet to get on the scoresheet in the current qualifying cycle.