Inter Milan Superstar To Be Rested In Puerto Rico Vs Argentina Friendly | OneFootball

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni will reportedly rest Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez in tonight’s international friendly against Puerto Rico.

According to TNT Sports Argentina via FCInterNews, El Toro will start the game on the bench.

Lautaro Martinez maintains an elite status in the national team’s squad, but he needs time to recover ahead of more competitive fixtures.

However, the 28-year-old needs rest after facing numerous fitness setbacks throughout 2025.

Therefore, Scaloni is considering resting his star striker this evening.

Inter Milan Ace Lautaro Martinez to Be Rested in Argentina vs Puerto Rico Friendly

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

El Toro made an assist as Argentina squeezed past Venezuela in a friendly last weekend, claiming a narrow 1-0 win.

Despite his match-winning exploits, the Nerazzurri skipper will drop to the bench tonight.

Indeed, Palmeiras center-forward Jose Manuel Lopez will reportedly take his place in attack.

As such, the 24-year-old could make his international debut and partner up with Lionel Messi in the final third.