Inter boost as Thuram ready for Atalanta, but Zielinski foot problem raises alarm
Inter forward Marcus Thuram’s injury is only minor, but Piotr Zielinski has a foot problem that’s causing concern amongst the Nerazzurri camp.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, via CalcioMercato, Thuram left the France squad as a precaution because of fatigue in his right hamstring, and the problem isn’t serious. He’s set to return to training with the group and should be available for Inter’s trip to face Atalanta in Bergamo on 22 November.
Inter learn Thuram and Zielinski injury updates
That’s a big boost for Cristian Chivu, who could pair Thuram with Pio Esposito again. In the six games they’ve started together, the duo have scored eight goals between them, five for Thuram and three for Esposito, and Inter have scored 18 and conceded five.
Lautaro Martínez is also expected back after the break, though it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready for Atalanta. Ange-Yoan Bonny is out until mid-December, while Aleksandar Stanković also faces about a month out.
Zielinski’s situation is more worrying. Poland coach Jan Urban confirmed that the midfielder will miss today’s game against Romania with flu. Polish journalist Mateusz Borek also claims, via CalcioMercato, Zielinski joined up with the squad carrying a foot injury, which hurts every time he sprints or changes direction. He’s a doubt for Tuesday’s game against Sweden.
