Fri Sep 20 13:10:02 UTC 2024: ## Inter Striker Lautaro Martinez Hopes Derby Magic Will End Goal Drought
**MILAN, ITALY** – Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is hoping his impressive record against city rivals AC Milan will help him break his current goal drought. The Argentinean has yet to score in the first five games of the season and even started on the bench in Wednesday’s Champions League match against Manchester City.
Martinez, however, has a history of performing well against the Rossoneri. He has scored eight goals in 16 matches against Milan across various competitions, including Serie A, Champions League, Coppa Italia, and the Italian Supercup.
Despite not scoring in the two Serie A fixtures against Milan last season, he played a crucial role in Inter’s 5-1 thrashing in September 2023, providing two assists.
The striker’s recent slump in form stems from a lack of rest following a grueling season. After playing 44 games with Inter, Martinez went on to participate in every match for Argentina at the 2024 Copa America, ultimately winning the trophy as the tournament’s top scorer.
Inter fans are hoping that the upcoming Derby della Madonnina will provide the spark Martinez needs to regain his scoring touch. His past success against AC Milan suggests that he could be a key factor in determining the outcome of the match.
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