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On October 29, Romelu Lukaku experienced one of the worst evenings of his career, with a stormy return to the pitch of his former club Inter Milan. Feeling betrayed by Lukaku’s choice to join AS Roma, after having negotiated at length with the Nerazzurri, the supporters made him go through hell, and the pitch did not comfort him since the match was won by the Interists on a goal from… Marcus Thuram, the man who brilliantly replaced him at the forefront of the attack.
This weekend, it’s time for the return match, in Rome, between the two teams. The opportunity for the Corriere dello Sport to highlight the two men, with crossed destinies. “The Gladiators”, they nickname them, in particular because of their imposing, almost similar physique. The goal statistics are too, since with the Giallorossi, Lukaku has found the net 9 times this season, compared to 8 for Thuram with Inter. However, Thuram delivered 7 assists, compared to only 1 for the Belgian.
Thuram convinced, Lukaku resists
Above all, on the Italian side, we are captivated by the association between Thuram and Lautaro Martinez. The two men immediately understood each other, the integration of the French striker happened at great speed, in particular thanks to his mastery of Italian, and their complementarity, both tactical and technical. Was the “Lula” duo (for Lukaku-Lautaro) admired? The “Thula” duo commands the respect of the Italian media, who were not initially convinced by the profile of Thuram, who arrived from Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Thuram therefore made Inter forget Lukaku, even though he could have been the Belgian’s understudy. Indeed, the Lombard club’s initial plan was to recover the Belgian, whom Chelsea still did not want to keep, and to add Thuram into the equation, arriving for free. Thuram was actually coming to replace Edin Dzeko, who had left at the end of his contract at Fenerbahçe, and to share playing time with Lukaku. Today, he is indeed the official starter, and intends to catch up with his rival in the scorers’ rankings this Saturday.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
