France gaffer Didier Deschamps has provided an ominous-looking fitness update on Inter talisman Marcus Thuram. Deschamps talked to the press in the build-up to Les Bleus’ UEFA Nations League fixture against Israel.
“Thuram will train separately because he still has discomfort in his ankle,” he said, as reported by Calciomercato.
Thuram inspired Inter to a 3-2 win against Torino last Saturday. However, he picked up an injury in the process. Guillermo Maripan’s mistimed tackle caught the Frenchman’s ankle and earned him a straight red card.
The 27-year-old would go on to bag his maiden Serie A hat-trick by the hour mark. Inter boss Simone Inzaghi subbed Thuram off midway through the second half as a precaution.
However, Maripan’s reckless challenge has seemingly left a lasting consequence. Thuram underwent further checks before leaving Inter to join the French camp on Monday.
Scans showed no signs of severe damage. But the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach forward is still in pain. Given the trauma, Deschamps would be well-advised to think twice before fielding him against Israel.
It would be a shame for Thuram to skip today’s fixture. He’s been in scintillating form for Inter this season. Nevertheless, he has yet to establish himself as a permanent first-team fixture in the national team.
With Antoine Griezmann calling time on his international career and Kylian Mbappe omitted from October’s call-up, this was the perfect opportunity for the Inter star to showcase his value. But Inzaghi desperately needs his free-scoring marksman fit for the upcoming clash against Roma and hopes the international break won’t aggravate his physical condition.
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