Lautaro Martinez Chases Derby Double Figures In Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Showdown – Elite Group Including Shevchenko & Ibrahimovic

Lautaro Martinez is chasing Andriy Shevchenko and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on double figures in the derby between Inter Milan and AC Milan.

This is highlighted by Italian outlet FCInterNews ahead of this evening’s Coppa Italia semifinal between the Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Lautaro Martinez is expected to start for Inter Milan against AC Milan this evening.

The Nerazzurri captain will lead the line as his team go in search of a place in the Coppa Italia final.

Martinez has had very good fortune in the derby in the past. It is perhaps the major fixture that he has been at his best in.

Getty Images

Martinez has been prolific in the derby. He has found the back of the net nine times against Milan.

Therefore, the next goal that the Argentine scores against the Rossoneri would take him on to double digits in the fixture.

Advertisement

Advertisement

And as FCIN highlight, there are only six players who have scored ten or more goals in the derby.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Enrico Candiani have both scored ten.

Then Gunner Nordahl and Istvan Nyers have each scored eleven goals in matches between Inter and Milan.

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 01: Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan looks on therefore during the Serie A match between. AC Milan and. Moreover, Benevento Calcio at. However, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 01, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy. Meanwhile, remain under strict. Therefore, restrictions due to the however Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being behind closed doors. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Giuseppe Meazza scored a total of thirteen goals in the derby.

And at the top of the pile is legendary former Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko, with fourteen derby goals.