Inter Milan Ace Marcus Thuram Expects a Great Battle vs Liverpool Star Ibrahima Konate | OneFootball

Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram is looking forward to facing Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate tomorrow night.

Speaking to InterTV via FCInterNews, the 28-year-old also hailed the Reds as one of Europe’s best teams.

Marcus Thuram enjoyed a stellar last week.

Indeed, the Frenchman bagged a double in Inter’s 5-1 rout of Venezia in the Coppa Italia before scoring against Como on Saturday.

Therefore, it’s fair to say that he has left his long-term injury firmly behind him.

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite Liverpool’s underwhelming season, Ibrahima Konate remains the pillar of Arne Slot’s backline.

Indeed, Thuram’s international colleague has cemented his place in the starting lineup alongside Virgil van Dijk.

As such, Thuram and Konate will go head-to-head in a thrilling clash of speed and strength.

Though they boast a friendly relationship, the pair will have to set their friendship aside on Tuesday night.

With Slot’s job in jeopardy, the stakes will be at an all-time high.

“They are one of the biggest teams in Europe, and they have proven it,” Thuram said. “They won the league last year. It will be a very tough match.”

Then, he confirmed that he cannot wait to face Konate.

“I talk to him almost every day,” he added. “I’ve known him since he was little. It will be a great challenge.”