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.
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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
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.
no problem we still has his brother
If Pio isn’t fit, then start Carboni just behind Martinez… no sense risking Thuram….