Inter Milan commenced their season with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Torino at San Siro, a performance that delighted both forward Marcus Thuram and defender Alessandro Bastoni. Thuram, who netted a brace, celebrated the strong start while Bastoni reflected on the previous season`s achievements.
The Nerazzurri showcased a dominant display, with goals also coming from Alessandro Bastoni, Lautaro Martinez, and debutant Ange-Yoan Bonny. Torino`s goalkeeper, Franco Israel, made several crucial saves, preventing an even wider margin. This match further solidified Thuram`s impressive record against Torino, as he has now scored six Serie A goals against them.
Thuram`s Joyful Start and Family Connection
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Marcus Thuram expressed his satisfaction: “This victory signifies a strong start to our season, and we maintained a clean sheet. We`re still building up to 100 percent, but this is a promising beginning.” He added, “Last season is behind us; this is a new campaign, and we`ve learned valuable lessons.”
A particularly poignant moment for Thuram was sharing his success with his family. His father, Lilian, and brother, Khephren (a Juventus midfielder), were in the stands. Thuram dedicated his performance to them, with Khephren responding with a supportive thumbs-up. When asked if his brother`s reaction was more of joy or concern over Inter`s Scudetto challenge, Thuram clarified, “He came as my little brother, not as a Juve player. I love him dearly and was thrilled he came to watch me.”
Bastoni`s Perspective on Inter`s Ambitions
Alongside Thuram, Alessandro Bastoni light-heartedly teased his teammate during their post-match interview, alluding to Thuram`s dip in form at the end of the previous season. “I`m pleased for Marcus, who seemed to take a six-month vacation last season, but we`re happy to have him back,” Bastoni quipped. “We were all incredibly eager to return and prove that despite a challenging end to the last campaign, our hunger remains, and we`re ready to show our capabilities.”
Despite finishing the previous season without silverware, Bastoni firmly asserted that it was far from a failure. “We reached the Champions League Final and were only one point shy of the Scudetto winners. While we didn`t lift any trophies, I wouldn`t label it a failed season. A team lacking motivation doesn`t achieve such heights,” he stated. “The current squad is strong, our new additions have brought immense energy, and we`re delighted with this excellent start to the season.”
