Inter Milan stars Nicolo Barella and Marcus Thuram faltered in last night’s ‘make or break’ Champions League clash against Arsenal.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, goalscorer Petar Sucic was the Nerazzurri’s standout performer in a 3-1 home defeat against the Gunners.

Cristian Chivu failed to claim his first ‘big game’ victory in charge of Inter as Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot at San Siro.

Furthermore, Inter’s best players, including Barella and Thuram, failed to live up to the billing.

Barella & Thuram Flop in Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal Loss

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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale looks on 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)

It was not the first time this season that Barella struggled to make an impact.

Indeed, the diminutive midfielder was unable to lift the Nerazzurri in a high-stakes clash, leaving Chivu’s side short of creativity in the middle of the park.

Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram fought tooth and nail for every possession.

Despite constantly engaging himself in ruthless duels against Cristhian Mosquera and William Saliba, he never had a clear sight of goal.

Therefore, the Frenchman couldn’t put David Raya to the test.