Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has been far from his magical form at the start of the 2024/25 Serie A season.
According to Tuttosport, as reported by FCInterNews, El Toro is in danger of maintaining his ‘poor’ form until mid-December.
As the November international break approaches, Martinez’s hopes of beating a rising star face another hurdle.
In fact, that’s the last thing the 27-year-old needs as he tries to get back to form.
Martinez equalized as Inter and Juventus shared the spoils in an impressive 4-4 draw on Sunday.
Worryingly, this was his sixth scoreless Serie A game in eight appearances this season, signifying his disappointing downfall.
The former Racing Club’s form at the start of Inter’s Scudetto defense is a far cry from his impressive exploits last season.
He scored 24 league goals on his way to winning his first Capocannoniere award.
Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez is threatened with the November international break
After finishing seventh in the Ballon d’Or race, Martinez returns to his duties with the club on Wednesday.
In fact, Inter head to the Stadio Carlo Castellani to face struggling Empoli in a must-win match.
This could be a good opportunity for the Argentine striker to regain confidence.
However, there is a chance he could move to the bench.
Simone Inzaghi is said to be considering bringing in Mehdi Taremi and Marcus Thuram up front for Tuscany.
Leaving his captain on the bench could backfire as Martinez hopes to return to form.
But Inter will play three more matches before the next international break.
In addition to Serie A ties against Venice and Napoli, they will compete with Arsenal in the Champions League.
This match could be an opportunity for Martinez to shine after failing to score in two of his first three continental matches.
