Inter striker Marcus Thuram emphasized the challenges posed by Atletico Madrid and his approach to handling pressure ahead of their upcoming Champions League Round of 16 clash.
During the initial phase of the season, Inter carefully managed their squad, frequently rotating players to maintain fitness for the title race. Consequently, Simone Inzaghi’s team secured the second position in their group, trailing behind Real Sociedad, leading them to face Group E winners Atletico Madrid.
Thuram has emerged as the standout signing of last summer’s transfer window in Serie A, showcasing his prowess with 12 goals and 11 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this season. He quickly forged a formidable partnership with Lautaro Martinez.
Speaking at a press conference via TMW, Thuram addressed various aspects, starting with his preparation for crucial matches, ensuring adequate rest beforehand.
Acknowledging the significance of the upcoming fixture against Atletico, Thuram stressed the importance of focus and seriousness from the outset to deliver an outstanding performance.
Regarding the challenge posed by Antoine Griezmann, Thuram emphasized the need for a collective team effort to neutralize his threat.
Thuram maintained a light-hearted demeanor, expressing his contentment within the squad and emphasizing the camaraderie among teammates on and off the pitch.
Reflecting on his time at Inter, Thuram highlighted his continuous learning process and expressed optimism for the ongoing successful season.
Thuram lauded Lautaro Martinez as one of the world’s best strikers and highlighted the ease of playing alongside him due to their mutual understanding and adaptability.
When discussing the expectations for the Atletico match, Thuram emphasized the team’s commitment to securing victory, considering each match equally significant.
Thuram commended Alexis Sanchez’s contribution to the team and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to train alongside a seasoned professional.
Regarding Tajon Buchanan’s integration into the team, Thuram praised his exceptional speed and ability to outmaneuver opponents.
Analyzing Atletico’s strengths and weaknesses, Thuram highlighted their adeptness in dribbling and formidable attacking lineup, underscoring the need for caution against their counterattacks.
Thuram also praised his rapport with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and acknowledged Coach Inzaghi’s direct and timely communication with the team.
Finally, Thuram expressed his commitment to improvement in all aspects of his game, emphasizing the need to enhance his performance both with and without the ball.
Marcus Thuram
Marcus Thuram
This season he played in total 6 times for 310 minutes for Champions League.
Marcus Thuram scored 1 goal for Inter. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Champions League. In the last match Inter won 4-0 against Salernitana.
Inter performance and stats
Inter
Inter is currently 2nd in the Champions League with 12 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 3 times and drawn 3 times. In its last match, Inter drawn 0-0 against Real Sociedad.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 8 goals and conceding 5.
Inter will play the next match in Champions League against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday 20th of February in Milano. The prediction is Inter winning the match.
