Report – Inter Handed Major Fitness Boost Ahead of Atalanta Clash

Inter are hopeful of welcoming Marcus Thuram back for their Serie A trip to Atalanta on November 22. According to Calciomercato, the French striker is expected to recover from a muscular problem during the international break.

The 29-year-old should be available when Cristian Chivu’s men return to action following the international fixtures. Thuram missed France’s Nations League matches after suffering muscular fatigue in his right hamstring, forcing him to withdraw from Didier Deschamps’ squad.

The issue emerged towards the end of Inter’s recent league encounter with Como. Medical examinations subsequently confirmed muscular fatigue rather than a more serious injury, offering the Nerazzurri some relief amid their growing problems in attack.

Thuram’s potential return would represent a significant boost for Chivu, who has relied heavily on Francesco Pio Esposito during the recent absences of his established forwards. The Frenchman has been one of Inter’s most influential players this season, registering six goals and two assists in 10 Serie A appearances.

Captain Lautaro Martinez could also return to the squad for the trip to Bergamo after missing several matches with a muscular problem. However, his availability remains less certain, with the Argentine expected to resume group training gradually.

Ange-Yoan Bonny faces a longer spell on the sidelines after sustaining a separate muscular injury, while Aleksandar Stankovic also remains on the sidelines.

Inter will resume their campaign against Atalanta on November 22, with Chivu hoping to have at least part of his attacking firepower back as his side enters a demanding run of fixtures.