Cristian Chivu insists Marcus Thuram’s harm is ‘not critical’ and the Inter coach appears to have already selected the striker’s alternative in opposition to Cremonese, however he ‘can’t reveal it.’
Inter are making ready to host Cremonese at San Siro within the final sport earlier than the worldwide break on Saturday.
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Thuram suffered a throughout Tuesday’s Champions League sport in opposition to Slavia Prague and is anticipated to stay out of motion for a month.
Newest Thuram harm replace
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale competes for the ball with Murphy Dorley of SK Slavia Praha throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Marcus was the participant who got here off first in Cagliari, so he had just a few further minutes to relaxation. Towards Slavia, I noticed him and Lautaro because the pair that would trigger probably the most issues,” Chivu stated at a press convention on Friday through
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“He was having fun with himself and feeling good, however sadly, accidents are all the time across the nook, and it’s disappointing on a human degree. The harm is just not too critical; he simply wants a little bit of time earlier than we now have him again with us.”
Lautaro Martinez will certainly begin in opposition to Cremonese tomorrow, whereas Thuram might be changed by both Ange-Yoan Bonny or Francesco Pio Esposito.
The latter has already began two video games throughout all competitions, together with one within the Champions League, whereas Bonny has collected seven appearances, however all as an alternative.
Chivu ‘can’t reveal’ Thuram’s alternative
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 30: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu points directions to his gamers throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD2 match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha at Stadio San Siro on September 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Certainly one of them will associate with Lautaro within the Nerazzurri XI on Saturday.
“We’ll see tomorrow,” stated Chivu.
“I’ve an thought, at 90%, I’ve already determined who will play alongside Lautaro, however I can’t reveal it.”
Chivu then praised Bonny by saying that the one factor he’s lacking is a “beginning spot” as the previous Parma striker has “by no means missed a coaching session, so his flip will come ultimately.”
Inter have collected 9 factors in six Serie A video games this time period, however host Cremonese on the again of 4 consecutive victories throughout all competitions, wherein they scored 9 objectives and conceded simply as soon as.
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“We’ve discovered steadiness, we’re extra cautious even once we attempt to assault,” Chivu defined.
“I’m glad as a result of I all the time begin from the precept of not conceding objectives and having an organised and centered staff, with a robust want to not concede.”