Report – Inter Handed Major Fitness Boost Ahead of Atalanta Clash

Inter are optimistic about the return of Marcus Thuram for their Serie A match against Atalanta on November 22. The 29-year-old French striker is anticipated to recover from a muscular issue during the international break, as reported by Calciomercato. Thuram had been sidelined due to right hamstring muscular fatigue, which forced him to miss France's Nations League matches.

The problem was initially believed to be more severe, but medical examinations later revealed it to be muscular fatigue. Thuram's potential comeback would be a substantial boost for Inter midfielder Cristian Chivu, who has heavily relied on striker Francesco Pio Esposito during recent absences of established forwards. Thuram has been a key player for Inter this season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 10 Serie A appearances.

Captain Lautaro Martinez also might make a return for the trip to Bergamo after missing several matches with a muscular issue, although his availability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Argentine attacker Ange-Yoan Bonny will miss a longer period due to a different muscular injury, while Aleksandar Stankovic remains sidelined. Inter will face Atalanta in their upcoming match on November 22, hoping that at least part of their attacking lineup will be available as they face a challenging sequence of fixtures.