The match on Sunday night against Juventus was a real nightmare for Inter. After playing a good first half, the Nerazzurri team was unable to react during the second half to the pride displayed by the Bianconeri, conceding the goal that put them behind, to which they were not able to respond.
To make matters worse, Marcus Thuram was brought into the game. This was an issue because the French striker was not in top condition after a severe ankle injury he sustained in the Inter-Florentina match. From the warm-up, his run seemed less fluid, a suspicion that was definitively confirmed with his substitution from the bench.
Thuram was not as effective as he usually is because of his physical condition; even his deep runs showed some lingering issues. Indeed, when he returned to Appiano Gentile yesterday, he still felt discomfort in his ankle and worked on a personalized training program. This will not change in the coming days, during which the medical team will use maximum caution.
Because of this, the striker might miss Saturday night’s match between Inter and Genoa. With a week available to work undisturbed, Inzaghi has no intention of taking any risks. If he can’t overcome the pain by Saturday, the new goal will be to have him in top form for the Coppa Italia match against Lazio scheduled for Tuesday, February 25.
