Inzaghi removes Thuram from Inter-Atalanta after first-half injury scare | OneFootball

Inter’s leading goalscorer Marcus Thuram was withdrawn at half-time of Inter’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Atalanta on Thursday night, but initial reports in Italy suggest that the substitution was purely on precautionary grounds.

You can see how the action unfolded on the Football Italia LIVEBLOG.

Thuram taken off for precautionary reasons in Inter-Atalanta

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Marcus Thuram celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match against Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The Frenchman was involved in a number of Inter’s first-half attacks, but was unable to get himself on the scoresheet as the two teams went in for half-time level at 0-0.

Thuram did not appear for the start of the second-half though, as he was instead replaced by Mehdi Taremi.

Reports from Gianluca Di Marzio suggest that Thuram felt a slight strain in his adductor muscle in his left leg, which is why Inzaghi decided to take him off to prevent any further damage.

Fortunately for the Nerazzurri, the change of strikers did not impact their success in front of goal, as Denzel Dumfries struck twice within 20 minutes from right wing-back to send his side on their way to the final, which will take place on January 6.