France Star Pushing For Inter Milan Return But Starlet Still Favourite To Start Against Lazio | OneFootball

Marcus Thuram is pressing to return to the Inter Milan starting lineup against Lazio after making his comeback as a substitute in Wednesday’s Champions League win over Kairat Almaty.

The French striker, who has missed six matches through injury, is eager to start Sunday night’s crucial Serie A clash with Lazio at San Siro.

However, his fitness levels could ultimately lead Cristian Chivu to opt for Ange-Yoan Bonny again.

According to Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the signals from training have been encouraging.

Thuram’s left leg has responded well following the biceps femoris injury sustained on September 30, and he has shown no residual discomfort in the muscle.

However, his overall match sharpness remains a concern.

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Chivu and his staff will make a final call after the final training sessions on Saturday.

Therefore assessing whether Thuram is ready to start or should once again begin on the bench.

At present, the likelier scenario sees Bonny retaining his place alongside Lautaro Martinez, following a series of energetic and effective displays.

Thuram’s gradual reintegration will continue through the international break, after which he will benefit from two full weeks of focused training at Appiano Gentile.

Encouragingly, Didier Deschamps has chosen not to call him up for France’s fixtures against Ukraine and Azerbaijan, allowing him to concentrate fully on Inter’s upcoming run of decisive fixtures.