Between Juventus and Roma, the Inter forward scored a goal and caused two own goals: an exceptional key player away from home, he’s already at 11 goals this season across Serie A, Champions League, and Italian Super Cup.
The tale of the forward initially brought in as a backup but later emerging as a vital starter is widely known. Like Edin Dzeko in 2021-2022 post-Romelu Lukaku’s exit, Marcus Thuram now finds himself in a similar role after Lukaku’s second departure. Thuram’s recent display at the Olimpico reaffirmed his prowess in his debut season at Inter. His transformation from a winger or second striker to a pivotal goal-scoring forward is seamless. Notably, he has contributed to nine goals in 12 away matches, a feat only matched or surpassed by Lautaro Martínez and Olivier Giroud in Italy.
“I’m doing my best to contribute to the team,” he stated after the match with Roma. “I’m putting in the work. Being young, I seize every opportunity. Lautaro? I don’t see a distinction between first or second striker.” Thuram’s 11 goals this season speak volumes: nine in Serie A, including one against Rui Patricio in Rome, one in the Champions League versus Benfica, and another in the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Lazio. Beyond statistics, Thuram emerges as a key figure, not merely a supporting cast member. On off nights for Lautaro, like against Roma, Thuram steps up as Inter’s main striker. In nine out of 14 instances where Lautaro faltered, Thuram either scored or assisted. Recently, his striker-like movements, such as inducing an own goal and crucial goals, have been instrumental. Ultimately, Inter’s recent successes against Juventus and in Rome owe much to Thuram’s contributions.
Inter fans adore Thuram for good reason: he’s dynamic, scoring, smiling, entertaining, and enjoys himself on the field. When Twitter was abuzz over his performance at the Olimpico, he embraced the attention, even turning a mishap into a meme with a playful admission. Inter celebrated his success, regardless of the details. On Chinese New Year’s Day, Thuram celebrated with “sinograms” on his shirt, reminiscent of his surname. His Instagram post echoed the sentiment of triumph, akin to “Veni, vidi, vici”: victory was achieved in the capital…
