LAUTARO MARTINEZ NEWS

Scores versus Salernitana Martinez took four shots (two on target), created one chance, drew two fouls and scored a goal in Friday's 5-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Martinez put up strong numbers even though he was partially rested in this one and found the target pouncing on a loose ball in the box. He has scored in five straight Serie A matches, adding 24 shots and 11 chances created. Inter will face Torino away Wednesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A leader Inter routs last-placed Salernitana 5-0

Serie A leader Inter Milan has routed last-place Salernitana 5-0

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice versus Cagliari Martinez took four shots (all on target), created two chances, missed a penalty kick and scored twice in Sunday's 4-0 win over Cagliari.

Impact Martinez hit the net with a good-looking header on a corner kick and with an accurate strike from inside the box at the end of a quick action. However, he also had a PK saved for the second time in the season. He has scored five goals in the last six appearances, adding 27 shots, one assist and nine chances created. Inter will visit Salernitana Friday.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists versus Spezia Martinez took six shots (three on target), created three chances, scored a PK and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Martinez served as the linchpin of the offense with Edin Dzeko not in the lineup and fully exploited it. He paced his side in shots and converted his second penalty kick in a row, as Hakan Calhanoglu had already subbed off. He also set up Roberto Gagliardini on the first goal of the game. He has recaptured his best form after a slump. He has hit the net three times, taken 21 shots and created seven chances in the last four matches. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores PK against Venezia Martinez took four shots (three on target), created one chance and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Venezia.

Impact Martinez was partially rested in this one, but he still put up numbers and more importantly converted from the spot after missing in his last attempt. He has scored twice in the last three matches and he tends to be streaky one way or the other. Inter will host Spezia Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Venezia 0-2 Inter: Calhanoglu scores again as Nerazzurri keep pressure on top two Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez got Inter's goals as the Serie A champions beat promoted Venezia in Venice on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Fires five shots versus Shakhtar Martinez created three scoring chances, took five shots (two on target), drew two fouls and had two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Martinez recorded a solid number of attempts and had a goal disallowed due to a slight foul in the second half, and also chipped in with a few chances. He had snapped out of a slump in the previous game. He has logged six goals, one assist, 59 shots and 15 chances created in 17 games. Inter will face Venezia away Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends scoring drought versus Napoli Martinez took six shots (two on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew two fouls and won five duels in Sunday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Martinez paced his team in shots and bagged what turned out to be the deciding goal of the game with a terrific low-driven cross-shot from the edge of the box on a two-man counter. He had not scored since the beginning of October. He is now up to six goals, one assist, 54 shots and 12 chances created in 16 games. Inter will host Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Venezia Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Same destination, different approaches for Brazil, Argentina

Brazil and Argentina have already qualified for next year's World Cup but are approaching Qatar very differently

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses PK against Milan Martinez took four shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and had three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Martinez got denied by Ciprian Tatarusanu from the spot and could not cash in his other attempts either. He has fallen into a bit of a slump as he has not scored in seven matches, where he has tallied 22 shots, one assist, eight chances created and four crosses. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires against Sheriff Martinez took six shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff.

Impact Martinez paced his team in shot but he once again struck out, in particular missing the target on a pair of comfortable headers. After a hot stretch, he has not hit the net in six games. He has contributed elsewhere since has posted 18 shots, eight chances created and one assist. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inter wins 3-1 at Sheriff to move into 2nd in CL group

Inter Milan produced three second-half goals in a 3-1 win at upstart Sheriff to move into a qualifying position in Group D of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends contract with Inter Martinez has singed a five-year contract extension through 2026 with Inter, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Martinez is very much the present and the future for Inter, and the 24-year-old's contract extension will have been a very important piece of business for the club after Romelu Lukaku left for Chelsea in the summer, and his replacement Edin Dzeko will be 36 by the end of the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Empoli Martinez took four shots (two on target), had two interceptions, drew four fouls and provided an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Martinez returned to the stat-sheet with a helper after a three-game absence with a quality pass for Federico Dimarco to set up the second Inter goal of the game. He also paced his side in shots with the teammate. He has not scored in four matches, where he has racked 12 shots, five chances created and three assists. He has five goals in the season. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Juventus Martinez sent in two crosses (one accurate), created two scoring chances, drew two fouls and won three duels in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Martinez had a relatively quiet performance compared to some of his teammates and failed to take a single shot in this one. He has not found the target in three matches. He has logged five goals and posted 34 shots, eight chances created and three crosses in 11 games. Inter will face Empoli away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven shots Martinez attempted seven shots during a UEFA Champions League win Tuesday versus Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Martinez made use of not playing against Lazio on Saturday by recording the Inter Milan team's best shot tally Tuesday. He averaged 3.4 shots attempted across its last 10 league-based games.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench against Lazio Martinez took one shot on target, won one tackle and two duels and had one successful take-on in 15 minutes in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Martinez saw limited playing time after international duties and could not make an impact on the game. He has hit the net five times in nine appearances, adding 27 shots and four chances created. Inter will host Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Tuesday and Juventus next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buries PK against Sassuolo Martinez took one shot on target, drew one foul, won three duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez struggled to get open and did not put up many stats in this one, but he was clutch from the penalty spot to cap off his team's comeback. He has hit the net five times in six Serie A games, adding 26 shots and two chances created. Inter will visit Lazio after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Shakhtar Martinez took two off-target shots, drew two fouls, won two duels and had one interception in Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Martinez took a step back compared to his most recent performances and the opponents managed to hold him in check rather easily. He has bagged four goals, taken 25 shots and created three scoring chances in seven appearances. Inter will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Atalanta Martinez took five shots (one on target), drew one foul, won two duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Martinez broke the deadlock in the early going with a stellar volley from the middle of the box. He could not find the target in the ensuing attempts, though. He has posted four goals, 23 shots and three chances created in six appearances. Inter will face Shakhtar Donetsk away in Champions League Tuesday and then Sassuolo Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misfires versus Fiorentina Martinez took five shots (zero on target), drew three fouls, won five duels and had one interception in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Martinez paced his team in shots, but he lacked touch in the box. His streak of Serie A games with at least a goal stopped at three. He has taken 18 shots and created three chances in five appearances thus far. Inter will host Atalanta Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Bologna Martinez took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, had three successful take-ons and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Martinez opened the scoring in the early going by tapping home a sharp low-driven cross from Denzel Dumfries. He could have had a bigger day but he could not find the target on a pair of clear-cut attempts. He has hit the net in three straight Serie A matches. He has posted also ten shots, one chance and one cross. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout

Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances against Real Madrid Martinez took three shots (two on target), created two scoring chances, had one interception and won one duel in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez was dangerous on a pair of occasions, but he could not put his shots past Thibaut Courtois even when firing off from good position. He has scored twice thus far, adding ten shots and two chances. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahimović scores after 7 minutes as AC Milan stays perfect

Seven minutes is all Zlatan Ibrahimović required to score in his first match back after four months out for a left knee injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS