Marcus Thuram endured a difficult evening at the Via del Mare as Inter Milan’s 2-0 victory over Lecce exposed the challenge facing the French striker in Lautaro Martinez’s absence.

Italian media were largely unimpressed by the Frenchman’s contribution, as per L’Interista.

Four of the five outlets who rated Thuram handed him a below-par score.

Indeed, only TuttoMercatoWeb offered a positive assessment.

Lecce 0-2 Inter Milan – Mixed Reviews For Quiet Thuram

Marcus Thuram Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale looks on before the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

TMW acknowledged his intent, noting his runs in behind and link-up play with teammates.

Furthermore, they recognised that a potential assist was ruled out for offside, but still concluded he failed to leave a significant mark on the game.

The other outlets were less forgiving.

Corriere dello Sport were the harshest, awarding just a 5 and describing a player who “suffered the game rather than commanding it,” adding that Chivu repeatedly tried to shake him from the touchline without success.

Tuttosport and Gazzetta dello Sport both handed him a 5.5, with the latter echoing similar concerns about his inconsistency throughout the match.

Marcus Thuram ratings vs Lecce

La Gazzetta dello Sport: 5.5
Corriere dello Sport: 5
Tuttosport: 5.5
TMW: 6.5
L’Interista: 5.5