Inter Milan Physician Delivers Verdict On France Superstar Fitness: “Never Say Never” | OneFootball

Inter Milan physician Piero Volpi has delivered his verdict on Marcus Thuram and Francesco Pio Esposito.

Speaking to GR Parlamento via FCInterNews, Volpi discussed the Frenchman’s fitness condition, among other things.

Inter Milan lost Marcus Thuram to a thigh injury during a 3-0 rout of Slavia Prague in the Champions League.

As a result, the 28-year-old missed the Nerazzurri’s last game in Serie A.

Furthermore, France gaffer Didier Deschamps had no choice but to leave him out of his squad for October’s internationals.

Therefore, the former Borussia Monchengladbach star has stayed at Appiano Gentile to work on his recovery.

However, Cristian Chivu will likely be unable to call upon his talismanic center-forward for Saturday’s clash against Roma.

Instead, Thuram is hoping to make himself available for the upcoming away match against Napoli.

Inter Milan Doctor Piero Volpi Offers Marcus Thuram Fitness Update & Makes Huge Francesco Pio Esposito Comparison

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite recent skepticism, there’s still a chance for Thuram to make the trip to the capital this weekend.

Asked about Thuram’s current physical condition, Volpi replied: “His recovery is going very well.

“This week, we’ll see how he progresses through the usual recovery stages and whether it’ll be possible to reintegrate him as soon as possible.

“It’ll be difficult to see him at the Olimpico, but never say never.”

Meanwhile, Francesco Pio Esposito is making strides in Italian football.

After netting his first-ever Serie A goal for Inter against Cagliari, the 20-year-old opened his international account last weekend.

Indeed, the young striker scored in Italy’s 3-1 win over Estonia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

“We, as a staff, are well aware of this boy’s abilities,” Volpi stated. “When he arrived at the end of last season, it was clear that, in addition to his technical potential, he also possessed very solid moral qualities.

“Nowadays, it’s impossible to move forward in such a demanding profession as high-level sports without certain values.

“I’ve heard some comments and many comparisons about him.

“However, if I may give my opinion, I see in him a young Aldo Serena, my former teammate at Como.

“Their technical qualities are different. Yet, morally, in terms of the politeness and respect that come through in his daily behavior, they’re very similar.”