Marcus Thuram struggling at Inter Milan: form slump raises concerns

A difficult spell continues for Marcus Thuram, who is failing to make an impact for Inter Milan despite his undeniable talent

The spotlight is getting harsher, the patience thinner. Marcus Thuram is going through a dark stretch at Inter Milan, where his performances have fallen well below expectations for several months.

The question echoing around Appiano Gentile training center is simple: what’s going wrong?

According to Corriere dello Sport via Fcinter1908, there is no crisis behind the scenes. Thuram trains well, shows commitment, and maintains the right attitude. There are no signs of a player disengaged or lacking effort.

Effort in training, struggles on the pitch

The issue emerges under the floodlights.

In matches, Thuram seems unable to impose himself. He struggles against opposing defenders, often makes the wrong decisions in key moments, and rarely threatens the goal with conviction.

Even when chances arrive, they tend to slip away. His missed opportunities against Atalanta are a clear example, with crucial chances left unfinished.

The numbers quietly underline the problem: the French forward has gone several matches without scoring, missing one due to illness, and his last goal — against Sassuolo — remains an isolated spark in an otherwise dim run of appearances.

A mental block or just a phase?

There is no doubt about Thuram’s quality. That, perhaps, is what makes this dip feel heavier. 

The talent is there, but it’s currently locked behind hesitation, missed timing, and a lack of sharpness in decisive moments.

Whether this is a temporary phase or something deeper remains to be seen. For Inter Milan, the hope is that the storm passes soon.

Because when Thuram is at his best, he doesn’t just play the game: he bends it.