Inter Milan Coach Explains Why He Substituted Off France FIFA World Cup Finalist In Champions League Draw Vs Real Sociedad | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has explained why he decided to take of Marcus Thuram in yesterday’s Champions League draw with Real Sociedad.

The coach spoke in a press conference after the match, as reported by FCInterNews, saying that he decided to substitute the Frenchman for “technical” reasons rather than any injuries.

For much of the first half of yesterday evening’s match, Thuram was Inter’s most threatening player.

The 26-year-old’s dribbling ability and turn of pace allowed him to initiate several dangerous attacks.

Therefore, it perhaps came as a surprise to see Thuram come off during the second half.

The Frenchman exited the pitch as part of a wholesale attacking change. Lautaro Martinez and Marko Arnautovic replaced Thuram and Alexis Sanchez.

This could well have led to questions about why Inzaghi decided to take Thuram off, considering the player looked to be in great form during the match.

Perhaps even worries that the reason related to injury or fitness.

But according to the coach, it was simply a “technical decision.”

Inzaghi Explains Why He Took Marcus Thuram Off Vs Real Sociedad

After the match, Inzaghi was asked whether fitness reasons were behind Thuram coming of. “No,” the coach replied. “It was a technical choice.”

“I would have waited ten more minutes, but in the first half he had worked so hard.”

“In that moment I thought about taking him off,” the coach said.

“Regardless, I got great responses from everyone,” Inzaghi said.

The Inter coach noted that “Had Dumfries and Pavard been available, Cuadrado would have played less because he’s still dealing with a physical issue.”

“I have to thank him, because he’s made himself completely available for me,” Inzaghi said of the former Juventus wingback.

As far as Inter’s failure to beat Real Sociedad at two attempts, Inzaghi said “I have to point out that La Real also caused problems for both Real Madrid and Barcelona.”

“They’re a top-class opponent,” he said. “They have excellent principles of play.”

“But my Inter were not inferior to them,” the coach was defiant.

“In the first match against them we managed a late draw that was difficult. This time around, with the chances we created we could’ve deserved more.”