Thuram’s fitness a priority as Inzaghi hopes Deschamps spares France call-up | OneFootball

Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi is hopeful that France manager Didier Deschamps will consider omitting Marcus Thuram from the upcoming international fixtures to allow the striker time to recover from a persistent ankle injury.

While he appeared to be back to his best against Feyenoord, delivering an inspired performance that secured Inter a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals, the French forward has been battling this issue for over a month.

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inzaghi recently acknowledged that the 27-year-old’s form has dipped due to the ankle problem, forcing him to rely on painkillers and injections to remain on the pitch and emphasising the need for a recovery period to restore his peak condition.

Thuram dilemma: Deschamps weighing France call-up as Inzaghi hopes for rest

A report from L’Equipe reveals that Deschamps is considering leaving Thuram out of France’s squad for the upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Croatia.

The decision would be a major boost for the Nerazzurri, as their striker’s fitness is crucial heading into a decisive phase of the season, including a challenging Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich.

ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 05: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between Feyenoord and FC Internazionale Milano at De Kuip on March 05, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Thuram has scored just twice in 29 appearances for France, yet he is Inter’s top scorer this season with 16 goals in 37 games across all competitions, already surpassing last season’s tally.