Report – France Star Not Ready To Start For Inter Milan Vs Fluminense In Club World Cup Showdown | OneFootball

Striker Marcus Thuram is reportedly not ready to start for Inter Milan in today’s Club World Cup round of sixteen match against Fluminense.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.

At stake is a place in the quarterfinals, where they would meet the winner of the other round of sixteen match today between Manchester City and Al-Hilal.

There are some fitness issues heading into today’s match.

For example, striker Francesco Pio Esposito has reportedly pulled out of training for Inter in the last couple days. The 20-year-old had reportedly been the favourite to start after his start turn against River Plate.

Meanwhile, Davide Frattesi has returned to Italy for injury tests. The 25-year-old will play no part at the Club World Cup this summer.

Marcus Thuram Not Fit To Start For Inter Vs Fluminense

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale looks on during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

On the other hand, striker Marcus Thuram has recovered from injury.

The 27-year-old will certainly be part of the Nerazzurri’s squad against Fluminense. He came off the bench against Monterrey but missed group stage matches against Urawa Red Diamonds and River Plate.

That is certainly a boost for Inter coach Cristian Chivu. Particularly with Pio Esposito out.

However, reports Tuttosport, Thuram will not be fit enough to start today’s match. Having just come back after a couple weeks out, he’ll need to ease back into the lineup.