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Why was Lautaro Martinez crying on the bench for Argentina? Inter striker reveals why he got emotional

Lautaro Martinez was left in tears during Argentina’s latest World Cup qualifier against Uruguay, with the Inter striker spotted crying on the bench after finding the target in a 3-0 win.

The 24-year-old was replaced shortly after netting the Albiceleste’s third of a productive evening, with Lionel Scaloni introducing Joaquin Correa in the 65th minute.

Emotions got the better of Lautaro after taking a seat on the bench, with questions quickly asked of why the highly-rated frontman had broken down.

Why was Lautaro crying?

Having sat out a goalless draw with Paraguay due to a muscular complaint, there were suggestions that Lautaro had suffered an injury setback.