Pavard Lauds Lautaro, Hopes to Add Second Star to Inter

Originally posted on The Cult of Calcio | By Akhil Fisher | Last updated 10/2/23

Inter defender Benjamin Pavard has lauded Lautaro Martinez after the striker’s historic substitute appearance against Salernitana. The Argentine became the first player to score four goals as a substitute in a single Serie A match, and Pavard hopes his presence will help the Nerazzurri go all the way this season.

Lautaro Martínez (26) ON FIRE for Inter from the bench vs Salernitana. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/KWY15FmKSi

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 30, 2023

Speaking to Rai Sport (via Calciomercato) in an exclusive, Pavard shed light on his Inter adventure.

“Lautaro is a world-class striker, he proves it year after year and will prove it again. He is a leader and our captain. I hope he extends his adventure at Inter, and I am very happy to be teammate with a player like that.”

The ex-Bayern Munich stopper is eager to add a second star to the Inter jersey, as they currently possess 19 Scudetti. In Italy, teams are given a star for every ten league titles earned. Pavard added.

“My goal at Inter? I’m here to win titles. I want to see the second star on the Inter shirt. I will play every competition to win because this is my way of being.”

The 4-0 victory over Salernitana means Inter have achieved four away successes in a row without conceding a goal in Serie A for the first time since 2012.

This article first appeared on The Cult of Calcio and was syndicated with permission.

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