French team. Affected in the ankle, Marcus Thuram will be present with the Blues

After his hat-trick against Torino on Saturday October 5, the Inter Milan striker admitted to being injured in the ankle, causing concern before the Blues’ rally. But the 2022 world vice-champion should be part of the international gathering.

close

« My ankle has turned, it hurts a little, I’m going to see the doctor »admitted Marcus Thuram to the media after the meeting between his team and Torino on Saturday October 5. Called up for the French team, and in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, Thuram is a potential starter. His absence would be detrimental to the Blues for their Nations League matches.

Reassuring exams

But ultimately the interior scorer should be on the trip. According to information from The Team Thuram « underwent examinations this Sunday which did not reveal any ligament damage ». Reassuring, a few days before the matches against Israel and Belgium (October 10 and 14). The French striker will therefore join the Blues at Clairefontaine next week.

READ ALSO. “There have already been contacts”: Giroud and Lloris flirt with Griezmann from Los Angeles

Since the start of the season, Marcus Thuram has been essential to his team. Top scorer in Serie A with 7 goals, the French striker is on excellent momentum, several months after Euro 2024 which saw many protests rise about him. In the absence of Kylian Mbappé, although established by Ancelotti with Real Madrid, Thuram should have a place of choice on the front of the French attack.