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Thuram eyes France recall as in-form Inter striker targets derby drought

Marcus Thuram goes into tonight’s derby as Inter’s most important player, and he is hoping to earn a recall to the France squad.

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 10:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Marcus Thuram aims to break his Milan derby goal drought and secure a recall to the France squad.
The 29-year-old has stepped up during Lautaro Martínez's injury, scoring in three consecutive Serie A matches.
Thuram has not scored against Milan since Inter's Scudetto-clinching victory on April 22, 2024.

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In-form Inter striker Marcus Thuram is aiming to end his Milan derby scoring drought and earn a recall to the France national team. With Lautaro Martínez sidelined by injury, Thuram has stepped up as a key player for Inter, starting six consecutive matches and scoring in three straight Serie A games against Parma, Bologna, and Fiorentina ahead of tonight's derby.

Manager Cristian Chivu confirmed that the 29-year-old forward remains in good physical condition despite his heavy workload. According to Corriere dello Sport, maintaining his current form could make it difficult for France manager Zinédine Zidane to omit Thuram from the upcoming national squad selection.

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Thuram eyes France recall as in-form Inter striker targets derby drought

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