Inter Milan Team News: Thuram Boost, Esposito Injury, Four Return Home

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Marcus Thuram has successfully completed a full training session with the Inter squad and is now available for selection against Fluminense. However, Francesco Pio Esposito is currently dealing with a muscle issue. Meanwhile, Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck have returned to Europe.

Inter are preparing to face Brazilian side Fluminense in the Round of 16 of the Club World Cup.

Match Details: Inter vs Fluminense

Francesco Esposito celebrates goal for Inter at Club World Cup
Francesco Esposito celebrates his team`s first goal during a FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group stage match.

The game is scheduled to be held at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Monday, June 30, with kick-off at 15:00 local time (21:00 CET).

Reports indicate that Thuram is expected to be fit for the game after missing the previous two matches against Urawa Reds and River Plate. The French forward participated in a full training session with the team on Saturday.

Injury Concerns and Departures

Davide Frattesi celebrates with Marcus Thuram
Davide Frattesi celebrates a goal with teammate Marcus Thuram.

Conversely, Francesco Pio Esposito underwent medical tests due to a muscle problem, making him a doubt for the upcoming fixture against the Brazilian side.

Francesco Esposito celebrates goal with teammates
Francesco Esposito celebrates his team`s first goal with teammates Petar Sucic and Lautaro Martinez.

Inter are currently training at the FC Charlotte training centre, Atrium Health Performance Park. Thuram trained alongside Davide Frattesi during the session. Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck have already departed for Europe as they are not expected to recover in time to feature in any remaining Club World Cup matches.

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