Simone Inzaghi Considers Three Options To Deputize For France Megastar In Barcelona Vs Inter Milan Champions League Semi-Final First Leg | OneFootball

Marcus Thuram has made the matchday squad for tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter Milan.

Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, a lack of match fitness means Inter must rely on someone else instead of the 27-year-old.

Marcus Thuram has been out of action since suffering an adductor injury against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

Therefore, he missed the last three matches, with Inter losing each time without a reply.

With that in mind, Thuram’s recovery cannot come soon enough.

Inter Milan Coach Simone Inzaghi Considers 3 Options to Replace Marcus Thuram vs Barcelona

LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 26: Mehdi Taremi of Inter celebrates scoring his team’s 4th goal during the Serie A match between Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio Via del Mare on January 26, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Despite returning to fitness, it’s hard to expect Thuram to join forces with Lautaro Martinez from the first minute.

Indeed, the French striker will probably start on the bench, with Simone Inzaghi contemplating three backup options.

Mehdi Taremi is the first choice after Marko Arnautovic’s performance against Roma flattered to deceive.

However, Inzaghi could opt for something brand new.

With Taremi out of form, there’s a chance for another midfielder to play a support role in the front third.

Furthermore, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi would be the leading candidates to fill the vacancy in attack.