The arrival of Ademola Lookman could put the place of Marcus Thuram at Inter Milan under threat next season.
Today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInter1908, suggest that the Frenchman may not be guaranteed a first-choice spot if Inter pull off a deal for Lookman.
Over the last two seasons, there has been no doubt that Marcus Thuram is a part of Inter’s first-choice starting eleven.
The former Borussia Monchengladbach striker offers qualities that no one else in Inter’s squad does. His pace and dribbling ability have offered a cutting edge in the final third.
That has been particularly noticeable in its absence when Thuram hasn’t played.
Backup forwards such as Mehdi Taremi, Marko Arnautovic, and Joaquin Correa haven’t given Inter nearly the same dynamism in attack.
Lookman Arrival Could Put Marcus Thuram Place Under Threat At Inter
However, Inter have taken major steps to bolster their attacking depth this summer.
And the biggest one could be soon to come. Reportedly, Inter are pushing to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
If the 27-year-old is really to arrive, then it would given Inter an entirely different look in attack.
Reportedly, coach Cristian Chivu wants to change the formation to a 3-4-2-1 shape. That would allow space for both Thuram and Lookman.
However, if the Frenchman is to be out of form, then Chivu could feel that he has an option to drop him from the team with another starting-quality attacker like Lookman in the fold.
I think Thuram was probably the only player utilizing speed and dribbles for Inter, which would make you a target for defenders. If another player like Lookman is a threat this will lighten the load for Thuram. The 6 players for 3 attack positions is an exciting prospect.
Agree with you guys. Definitely need competition up front. Only lautaro gives 100% all the time
He was too relax last year because of no one was able to challenge him. He will up his game if he want to play
More likely that Inter could play Lautaro and Thuram up front, with Lookman behind. Or two cams with a single striker. Bonny and Esposito will be ready as well.
I think it would be a healthy competition for the starting role between them two.