In a high-stakes Serie A clash at the San Siro, Marcus Thuram emerged as the hero for Inter Milan, securing a crucial 1-0 victory over Roma on Sunday. The win propelled Inter back to the top of the Serie A table and marked a significant moment for Thuram, who filled the void left by the departure of Romelu Lukaku.

Thuram’s defining moment came in the 81st minute when he expertly redirected a cross from Federico Dimarco into the net. This brilliant display of precision was the breakthrough Inter needed to dismantle Jose Mourinho’s defensive tactics. Follow your favourite Serie A team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet. 

Despite Mourinho’s absence from the touchline due to suspension, Roma remained committed to their defensive approach, sitting back and absorbing wave after wave of Inter’s attacks. In the first half alone, Roma conceded 12 shots without managing a single attempt on goal. By the final whistle, Inter had registered 19 shots to Roma’s mere three.

Inter’s dominance was evident throughout the match, with the Nerazzurri even hitting the crossbar twice. Hakan Calhanoglu’s early attempt struck the woodwork, and in the dying minutes, Carlos Augusto’s shot met a similar fate.

This crucial victory propelled Inter two points ahead of Juventus, who briefly held the top spot after defeating Hellas Verona 1-0 on Saturday for the first time in over three years. On the other hand, Roma remained in eighth place, trailing Inter by 11 points.

In a highly anticipated fixture that revolved around Romelu Lukaku’s return to face his former club, the Belgian striker’s impact was mainly felt in his efforts to clear Inter’s corners. He left no room for Inter fans to express discontent following his acrimonious departure last season and his subsequent move to a fierce rival.

Notably, both Lukaku and Jose Mourinho have deep ties with Inter, with Mourinho having led the Nerazzurri to a historic treble of titles in 2010.

Marcus Thuram, who replaced Lukaku, continued to shine. He has been directly involved in nine goals this season, scoring four times and providing five assists.

In other Serie A fixtures, Napoli rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against AC Milan, Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Frosinone 4-3 after being three goals down, and Modena and Udinese settled for a 1-1 draw.

Thuram’s heroics, Inter’s resilience, and the Serie A action created a captivating football spectacle, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next twists and turns in this fiercely contested Italian league. Get the latest updates from the Serie A only on Nextbet Sports.