A few hours before the away match in Venice, the Corriere dello Sport focuses on the condition of Thuram and the probable decision of Chivu for tomorrow afternoon’s match. The French striker, after a rest day granted yesterday by the Nerazzurri coach, is expected to start from the bench.
According to the newspaper, yesterday was not just a simple reward break: the previous weeks have taken a toll on the striker’s legs, as he remained the only Inter player to start all 5 matches after the break. Not called up by Zidane during the international break, Thuram was able to train consistently and take a few days off, with visible benefits in his recent performances.
The problem, however, is that the last two outings saw him pushed beyond every limit: both against Shakhtar, when the team was outnumbered, and then with Fiorentina, where he carried the team on his shoulders, running until the 90th minute without ever holding back. An intensity that has depleted reserves that are not unlimited.
In this context, with Lautaro still unavailable and therefore extra effort inevitable when the Frenchman is on the field, Corriere dello Sport considers it wise to preserve him tomorrow. On Saturday evening, in fact, the derby with Milan arrives, then the Champions League away match at Feyenoord, and then the big match with Como, all before the next break. A schedule that requires careful energy management.
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