In a scintillating display of football prowess, Inter Milan soared to a 4-0 victory over Fiorentina on a memorable Sunday. The win not only marked Inter’s unblemished start to the season but also catapulted them to level pegging with arch-rivals AC Milan at the summit of Serie A.
French forward Thuram, making a statement of intent, opened the scoring midway through the first half. His influence didn’t stop there, as he played a pivotal role in two more goals, masterminding strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu.
Speaking to DAZN after the remarkable performance, Thuram humbly shared, “The whole team played well today, it was a good evening. I’m really happy with my goal and key pass; I just want to help the team as much as I can.”
The forthcoming fixture is one that Serie A enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating: the Milan Derby. Both Inter and AC Milan have aced their first three matches, setting the stage for an epic clash that promises fireworks. Last season’s painful Champions League semi-final defeat at the hands of their local rivals adds extra spice to this already tantalizing encounter.
Leading Inter’s frontline will be none other than Thuram, whose seamless integration into the team alongside Martinez has been a revelation since his summer transfer from Borussia Moenchengladbach, marking a triumphant return to his native country.
Thuram, at 26 years old, hails from Parma, where his World Cup-winning father, Lilian Thuram, graced the football stage for five seasons. His stint included triumphs like the UEFA Cup and Italian Cup in 1999, playing alongside Italian icons Gianluigi Buffon and Fabio Cannavaro in a star-studded ensemble.
While Martinez notched a brilliant brace, taking his goal tally to five in three matches, it was Thuram who stole the limelight against a hapless Fiorentina. He unleashed a thundering header in the 23rd minute, courtesy of Federico Dimarco’s pinpoint cross. Thuram could have had a hat-trick by halftime if not for missed close-range opportunities.
Yet, Thuram’s unselfish play defined the game. He set up Martinez for a straightforward finish eight minutes into the second half and drew a foul from Fiorentina goalkeeper Oliver Christensen shortly thereafter, leading to a penalty that Calhanoglu calmly converted.
In the end, Martinez put the finishing touches on a resounding Inter victory in the 73rd minute, sealing the deal for a team yet to concede a goal this season.