Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram received some props from France for his display against Gibraltar on Saturday night.
The World Cup finalists had already booked their spot in Euro 2024 after dominating Group B from the get-go.
Yet, Didier Deschamps still deployed a strong line-up against European minnows Gibraltar.
In what unfolded as one of the most lopsided results in recent memory, Les Bleus won the contest 14-0.
Inter striker Thuram spearheaded a 4-2-3-1 formation that featured the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann.
The Nerazzurri summer signing scored France’s second goal in the 4th minute.
The 26-year-old’s performance in general earned him praise from the local press.
Le Parisien (via FcInterNews) lauded Thuram for his hard-working outing and his opportunistic goal.
The source felt the attacker was well aware of being under special observation. The newspaper also applauded the player for his generosity.
Thuram eventually made way for AC Milan veteran Olivier Giroud in the 67th minute. The latter netted a personal brace which should further fuel the debate over who should be France’s main centre-forward.
French Media Praises Inter Milan Forward Marcus Thuram For His Display In France Routing Vs Gibraltar
The former Borussia Monchengladbach star joined the Nerazzurri in the summer on a free transfer.
He swiftly managed to cement himself as a regular starter alongside club captain Lautaro Martinez in Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 formation.
The Frenchman has already contributed with five goals and eight assists in 16 appearances for Inter across all competitions, establishing himself as a fan favorite at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium.
