For its return to the Champions League, Inter Milan started its campaign perfectly by winning 2-0 on the lawn of Ajax on Wednesday. Marcus Thuram shone thanks to Hakan Calhanoglu's assists, offering his second double of the season. The Italian press has not been praised, greeting an exceptional performance.
The French even impressed Daniel Riolo, usually very critical of him. On RMCthe journalist recognized: “There is a player who holds the team at the moment, I will never criticize Marcus Thuram again. He is not one of the prototypes of players who make me love it but nevertheless, I find that his state of mind is extraordinary. He progresses in all areas. »»
With five goals and a decisive pass in four games in all competitions, Thuram became the bestic scorer at the start of the season. “We have too much an average image of him because of what he offers in the French team in a position that is not his. At Inter, long was Lautaro and Marcus Thuram, right now it's Marcus Thuram and the others ”analyzed Riolo.
Inter Milan in difficulty
Beyond individual performance, the consultant wonders about the general state of the Milanese workforce: “Is this team still hungry?” Was there not a hunger for cycle or a necessary renewal of players? There are players who seem less strong to me than they have been ”citing in particular Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella.
After two setbacks in three Serie A games, the Inter receives Sassuolo this Sunday. With a Marcus Thuram in great shape, Nerazzurri intend to confirm their good European performances to relaunch their national season.
