Star Duo Set To Lead Inter Milan Against Atalanta After Season Marred By Injuries & Fitness Concerns | OneFootball

Against Atalanta, Inter Milan are set to rely on Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, with the attacking duo expected to start together once again after a season disrupted by injuries and fitness issues.

The absence of Ange-Yoan Bonny has strengthened the case for the ThuLa partnership to lead the line in Bergamo.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter should see the two forwards start together for the 93rd time across all competitions.

That figure underlines both continuity and frustration.

Inter Duo Thuram & Lautaro Set To Lead Line At Atalanta

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Thuram and Lautaro Martinez have featured together far less often this season than in the past.

In Serie A, they have started only a limited number of matches as a pair. The same applies in the Champions League. Injuries and fitness management have played a major role in that drop.

The contrast with last season is clear. During their first campaign together, the pair shared the pitch far more regularly and built rhythm through constant availability. This season, interruptions have prevented that same flow.

Still, doubts over form or chemistry do not apply. When both are fit, Thuram and Lautaro remain Inter’s most reliable attacking option. Their understanding, movement, and pressing continue to set the standard.

With a demanding run of fixtures ahead, Inter will once again look to their captain and his French partner to provide leadership and goals.