Inter Milan’s captain Lautaro Martinez found himself in a heated exchange with a fan on social media, defending his dedication to the club amidst a challenging period in his career. The Argentine striker, who has been struggling with form and fitness due to a packed schedule, responded to criticism on Instagram following a training session with the national team.
The controversy began when a fan commented on Martinez’s post, suggesting that he should remember the club that pays him handsomely. This provoked a passionate response from the Inter captain before the comment was removed.
Martinez retorted, “Remember that I always give everything for Inter. Like the World Cup year, when I had a destroyed ankle, but while others were preparing for a great World Cup, I was always on the field and didn’t miss a single training session until the Champions League final. I played all the matches like that. Always remember this before reminding me who pays me.”
The striker was referring to the 2022/2023 season, during which he battled persistent physical issues in the first half of the campaign. Despite these challenges, Martinez played a crucial role in Argentina’s World Cup victory and then led Inter to a Supercoppa Italiana triumph, a Coppa Italia win, and a Champions League final appearance, narrowly losing to Manchester City. His impressive tally of 28 goals in 57 appearances for Inter that season underscored his commitment and impact.
Martinez’s current dip in form has not gone unnoticed, with the striker struggling to find the net at San Siro in recent months. His last goal at home came against Venezia, which remains his only strike at the stadium in the past eight months. This dry spell has raised questions about manager Simone Inzaghi’s use of alternative options like Arnautovic, Taremi, and Correa, who have seen limited playing time.
