Huge Boost For Inter Milan – France Star Back For Serie A Title Showdown Vs Napoli | OneFootball

Striker Marcus Thuram will be back and ready to start in Saturday’s top-of-the-table Serie A clash between Napoli and Inter Milan.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram has been struggling for fitness in the last couple weeks.

The Frenchman sustained a blow to his ankle during a Serie A match against Fiorentina earlier this month.

Thuram did manage to come off the bench during a subsequent match against Juventus.

However, the 27-year-old was clearly not at his best physically in that substitute appearance.

Then, Thuram has missed Inter’s last two matches. He has not bee in the squad for wins over Genoa in Serie A and Lazio in the Coppa Italia.

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But the priority for Thuram has always been clear.

The Frenchman has been working towards recovering in time for this weekend’s Serie A clash with Napoli.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 29: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Internazionale Milano and AS Monaco at Stadio San Siro on January 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

That match will pit the teams first and second in the league table.

Therefore, there is certainly the air of a potential title decider to Saturday’s match.

Marcus Thuram has been working patiently in training to shake off his ankle knock.

And according to the Gazzetta, the news is positive. The injury is no longer affecting Thuram, and he will be able to start Saturday’s crunch clash with the Partenopei.