France Star To Miss Inter Milan Trip To Union Saint-Gilloise; Napoli Return The Target For His Comeback | OneFootball

Marcus Thuram will not be involved in Inter Milan’s Champions League trip to Union Saint-Gilloise, with the club opting for maximum caution ahead of this weekend’s showdown with Napoli at the Maradona.

As reported by Sky Sport’s Matteo Barzaghi, via FCInterNews, the French striker will be kept out of the squad for the match against Union Saint-Gilloise, with no intention of risking a setback.

Thuram rested on Sunday after a full week of individual recovery work at Appiano Gentile.

Inter’s medical and coaching staff are aligned on the strategy.

No minutes in Brussels, and a single target in mind: Napoli vs Inter.

Thuram To Sit Out Union Game To Prepare For Napoli Vs Inter

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)

The Nerazzurri want Thuram available for the match of potentially Scudetto proportions, but only if he is fully recovered.

The message is clear: there will be no rush, no half-measures, and no appearances at 70 or 80 percent.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu will once again rely on his young forwards in Europe.

Indeed, preserving Thuram for the biggest domestic test of the season so far.