Inter expect to have Marcus Thuram back at Simone Inzaghi’s disposal for the big clash against Roma after the international break.
The Frenchman was on the receiving end of a nasty tackle from Torino defender Guillermo Maripan when the two sides met on Saturday night. The Chilean was immediately shown the red card, while Thuram remained on the pitch and led his side to victory with a superb hattrick.
Nevertheless, there were still some concerns over the striker’s condition after the match, even though Inzaghi tried to swiftly dispel it after the match.
The 27-year-old has been called up by the French national team and has decided to join Didier Deschamps’ ranks. However, it remains unclear whether or not he’ll be able to contribute on the pitch when Les Bleus take on Belgium and Israel in their next two UEFA Nations League outings.
That being said, Il Corriere dello Sport (via FcInterNews) believes the attacker will have enough time to recover for the big Serie A showdown against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico which will take place on October 20th.
Our Take on Thuram & Inter
Even with Lautaro Martinez lagging behind in the goalscoring charts, Inter still have an early favorite for the Capocannoniere Award among their ranks thanks to Thuram’s impressive start to the season. The France international is currently leading the standings with seven strikes to his name.
Therefore, it’s easy to understand why the Italian champions have been sweating over his condition these past few days. While they do have a capable replacement in Mehdi Taremi, Thuram’s exploits in front of goal have been unparalleled this season, so Inzaghi will be desperate to have him available for selection for the battle at the Olimpico.
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