Como 3-4 Inter Milan – France Forward Claims ‘International Break Did Me Good’ After Scudetto-Defining Brace

Como 3-4 Inter Milan – France Forward Claims ‘International Break Did Me Good’ After Scudetto-Defining Brace

Marcus Thuram delivered a brace in Inter Milan’s dramatic 4-3 victory at Como, and the France forward revealed the international break played a key role in restoring the confidence that had been missing during his difficult mid-season spell.

The striker spoke to DAZN after a pulsating Sinigaglia thriller that could prove one of the defining results of Inter’s Scudetto campaign.

“It did me good to go back and score with the national team,” Thuram said, via FCInterNews.

“I was able to get a change of air and came back with more confidence than when I left. Better for Inter.”

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His goal before half-time was identified as a turning point.

Indeed arriving at a crucial moment to give Inter a different spirit heading into the break.

“Yes, it was a great emotion to score before half-time. It gave us the energy for the second half,” he said.

On the collective character Inter showed in coming through such a turbulent match, Thuram was emphatic.

“Knowing how to suffer and react as a team is important. An important victory with a few games to go.”

However, on whether the Scudetto race is now over, the Frenchman refused to get carried away.

“Until it is mathematical, you cannot say.”

On reaching double figures in Serie A, Thuram was characteristically laid-back. “Did I get there? Good. I usually get there faster, but the important thing is that Inter win.”