Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie could be set for vital roles in the upcoming Derby d’Italia.
The two arch-rivals will collide on Sunday at the Giuseppe Meazza for what will be a direct Scudetto showdown.
The Nerazzurri currently lead the table by a single point and with a match in hand. Nevertheless, Max Allegri’s men have emerged as an unlikely title challenger.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (via FcInterNews) compares the figures of the two Serie A titans.
With a +40 goal difference, Inter are in a league of their own. Juve’s attacking stats (36 goals) are incomparable to the Nerazzurri (50 goals).
However, the gap becomes comprehensively smaller in defensive stats.
Simone Inzaghi’s men also boast the best backline, only allowing 10 goals in Serie A this season. For their part, Juventus are second in this department, conceding 13 goals
As for the shots on target, Inter conceded 60, just one less than the Bianconeri.
These numbers prove that both clubs possess reliable backlines.
Inter Milan Striker Marcus Thuram & Juventus Midfielder Weston McKennie To Play Key Roles In Derby D’Italia
Therefore, the pink newspaper believes that special skill sets will be required to break the deadlock on Sunday night.
The source claims that Allegri will be looking to catch the Nerazzurri defenses off guard while utilizing McKennie’s movements.
The American has cemented himself as a key player in Juve’s tactical system since rejoining the club in the summer. He has been one of the most dynamic box-to-box midfielders in the league this season.
On the other hand, Thuram’s creativity will be integral to Inzaghi’s plans.
The Frenchman signed for the Nerazzurri in the summer on a free transfer and immediately formed a brilliant striking partnership with Lautaro Martinez.
