Inter center-forward Marcus Thuram enjoyed a promising return to the field despite the Nerazzurri’s 1-0 loss to AC Milan. 

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the French striker was Inter’s best player on the pitch.

Marcus Thuram made his first Serie A start since September after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Indeed, the 28-year-old last featured for the Nerazzurri in a controversial 4-3 defeat at Juventus in mid-September.

However, a lengthy spell on the sidelines had not dulled his sharpness.

Marcus Thuram Impresses in Inter 0-1 AC Milan Defeat

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale in action during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Thuram nearly opened the scoring in the fourth minute, yet Mike Maignan made a fabulous save to deny his diving header.

Despite failing to put his French compatriot to the test after that, Thuram heavily impacted proceedings at San Siro.

Indeed, he drew a penalty for his side in the 74th minute.

Strahinja Pavlovic tackled Thuram down to the box, forcing Simone Sozza to award a penalty to Inter after a brief VAR review.

Unfortunately, Hakan Calhanoglu failed to convert the spot-kick, as Maignan pulled off another vital save.

Unlike Thuram, Lautaro Martinez had a relatively quiet night by his high standard.

Apart from testing Maignan’s reflexes in the 37th minute, El Toro struggled to make an impact.