Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, 18:35 / Updated on Tuesday, 09 December 2025 18:39
The streak of Inter players who have expressed their appreciation for Cristi Chivu continues with Marcus Thuram (28). The French forward said in an article in Corriere dello Sport that “there is an important connection between us and the coach, because he is a former player. And that helps.”
Marcus Thuram is Inter's second top scorer this season, only surpassed by captain Lautaro Martinez. Scorer of eight goals in 885 minutes played in all competitions, the France international did not mince words when he felt he had to praise his manager.
“He's been in our shoes and knows what we're going through. I'm ready. Liverpool? There is no right time to face it. Why don't we get victories in the matches with the big teams? These are isolated episodes. Since I signed with Inter, I have won many important matches.
This season, we lacked something, but we know where we need to improve our game,” says the Frenchman in Corriere dello Sport. “Marcus hopes that playing at Inter will also help him become one of the top five strikers in the world. He wants to return to the list of scorers in the Champions League”the quoted daily pointed out.
Marcus Thuram has 38 goals and 25 assists in 103 matches played at Inter / Photo: Imago
Coutinho: “People say a player is a leader, but Cristian really was. His presence in the dressing room was very important
How does Thuram do it? “Trying to be the 'best version' of himself every day, repeating an expression used several times by Chivu in front of microphones in recent months”, writes Corriere dello Sport.
This subtle detail went almost unnoticed, but it seems to further confirm the empathy created in the Inter dressing room: “The coach has been in our shoes, he knows what we go through every day. We know what kind of player he was. There is an important connection because he is a former player. And that helps.”
We were teammates, we respected each other and had a great relationship. I support Chivu. People often say that a player is a leader, but Cristian really was one. His presence in the locker room was extremely important. He prepared to take over the club, starting with the juniors and that's why it's no surprise. He is prepared and doing an excellent job
– Philippe Coutinho, former attacking midfielder at Inter (2010-2012)
