Lautaro reiterates idolatry for Falcao: “I’ve always followed him”

Lautaro Martínez has never hidden his idolatry for Radamel Falcao García. Since he was at Racing de Avellaneda, the Argentine striker has confessed that Tigre has been one of his greatest references since he played for River Plate and watched him on television. In various interviews, the player has acknowledged his admiration for the Colombian, with whom he changed shirts in the 2019 Copa América.

After Inter Milan’s 4-3 win against Fiorentina in which El Toro converted a brace, the player spoke on DAZN and assured that his annotations were very similar to those made by Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero and Diego Milito. It was there that he again mentioned Falcao and what he represented to him.

“This is an important moment for me and for my career ahead of the World Cup. I’m happy because I’m working well every day, I’m taking care of my body and every detail, I try to show it in the tone”, assured Lautaro Martínez.

“My first goal is similar to Agüero’s, while I take penalties like Milito did. I have always followed Falcao since I was a child, I really liked the way he played. Then I was lucky enough to play with Agüero and many other players”, added the attacker.

Radamel Falcao García and Lautaro Martínez have never faced each other. In the Argentina vs. Colombia match of Copa América 2019 in which they changed their shirts. El Tigre started and played 81 minutes, while El Toro remained on the substitute bench. This year for Qualifiers they did not coincide either, the Argentine was the first 69 minutes, while the Colombian entered the last 15 ‘.

At this start of the season, Lautaro Martínez has accumulated 7 goals and 3 assists in Italy, while Falcao adds 2 annotations with Rayo Vallecano in Spain.