World Soccer Talk® is reader-supported. Player Analysis: Marcus Thuram. In der Folge hatte der Linksaußen mehrere gute Möglichkeiten, die beste davon eine Direktabnahme nach einer Halbfeldflanke. In the below example against Bayer Leverkusen, we can see Thuram prioritising this kind of movement – he starts in the clear view of Jonathan Tah but then moves behind him and into his blindside. In the above image, Thuram has isolated Danilo D’Ambrosio one on one on the left side of the box. Trainer Didier Deschamps lobte besonders die "physischen Qualitäten" des Stürmers. Beide holten 1998 als Führungsspieler gemeinsam den Weltmeister-Titel. He plays a cross in front of John Brooks but Breel Embolo makes a different run and fails to connect on the ball – Thuram’s impressive decision making is demonstrated to the fullest degree, nevertheless. © Breaking The Lines 2020. Although best coming in from the left flank — whether that be in a front three or two — Thuram is also effective playing as a center forward or on the right wing. [17] He debuted on 11 November in a friendly against the Finns, a 2–0 loss at the Stade de France. An den ersten vier Bundesliga-Spieltagen steigerte Marcus Thuram stetig seine Einsatzzeit. Aufgrund wiederholter und im massiven Umfang unsachlicher Kommentare, die keinen anständigen Meinungsaustausch mehr ermöglichen, sehen wir uns leider gezwungen, das Kommentarforum für Borussia Mönchengladbach zu schließen. 0:0 stand es zur Pause. Neben Thuram zählen auch Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Corentin Tolisso und Kingsley Coman von Champions-League-Sieger Bayern München zum Kader des Weltmeisters für das Länderspiel gegen Finnland am kommenden Mittwoch sowie die Nations-League-Duelle in Portugal (14. Thuram, however, cuts the ball back onto his right foot which creates more space for him on the ball and allows his teammates to enter more dangerous areas inside the box. Rose has implemented a system similar to that of his former manager at Mainz, Jürgen Klopp. Thuram has picked up where he left off this season with 3 goals and 5 assists in 11 appearances, including a brace against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Wie der Rest des Teams tat er sich schwer, nach einer knappen Stunde war Schluss, kurz darauf ging Österreich in Führung und gewann noch standesgemäß. There are multiple reasons behind the fact that the Frenchman’s xA per 90 last season was a highly impressive. Marcus Thuram, 23, from France Borussia Mönchengladbach, since 2019 Left Winger Market value: €32.00m * Aug 6, 1997 in Parma, Italy After an initial movement towards the inside of the defender, Arturo Vidal looks to double up on Thuram – who then chops back towards the byline and is fouled by the Chilean, earning his team a penalty. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The son of World Cup winner Lilian Thuram, the Frenchman joined Gladbach for a reported fee of €12 million on July 12, 2019, with sporting director Max Eberl taking advantage of Guingamp’s relegation to bring in a prime target. Siebenmal in 23 Tagen war Hofmann im Einsatz gewesen, sechsmal hatte er in der Startelf gestanden und fünfmal durchgespielt. Thuram’s athletic abilities give him an advantage in the air but they also give him an advantage in looking to run in behind a defensive line in transitions. Deschamps said the former Guingamp forward had “gone up a level” since joining Moenchengladbach from French side Guingamp in July 2019. Since taking charge in the summer of 2019, Marco Rose has taken Borussia Mönchengladbach to extraordinary heights, with the German club competing in the UEFA Champions League this season for the first time in four years. Often playing in a front two or even as a lone striker, Thuram also boasts impressive hold-up play in order to bring his teammates into play. Er und Lazaro könnten bei der EM im nächsten Sommer auf rechts eine Borussia-Seite bilden. It is not a regular occurrence that a player with a build like Thuram’s can manipulate the ball as well as he can, and this is what gives him the advantage against a defender in a one-on-one situation; he is not only more skillful than them, but also more powerful. a system similar to that of his former manager at Mainz, Jürgen Klopp. of wingers and attacking midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues. [9], Thuram scored an added-time penalty on 9 January 2019 to eliminate holders PSG from the quarter-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue, having earlier missed from the spot in the 2–1 win at the Parc des Princes. the UEFA Champions League this season for the first time in four years. He can utilize his strength to hold the ball up when it is played into his feet, but more impressively, the winger can hold the ball up in the air – as previously mentioned, his aerial duel win percentage was. Marcus Thuram: Der Offensivmann seit Juli 2019 für Gladbach. Neuhaus, mit der Nummer 7 unterwegs, zählte zu den Auffälligsten und Spielfreudigsten im DFB-Team. [7], On 5 July 2017, Thuram joined Ligue 1 club En Avant de Guingamp for an undisclosed fee. Since taking charge in the summer of 2019, Marco Rose has taken Borussia Mönchengladbach to extraordinary heights, with the German club competing in the UEFA Champions League this season for the first time in … The final reason behind the clinical nature in Thuram’s game is through his impressive movement in and around the box. Die Schweiz führte nach 45 Minuten im belgischen Löwen, dorthin war das Spiel wegen der Ausgangssperre in der belgischen Hauptstadt Brüssel verlegt worden. Um ein Haar hätte sich Thuram schon nach 15 Minuten mit seinem ersten Länderspieltor eingeführt. Für Borussia war er bislang dreimal eingewechselt worden. He can utilize his strength to hold the ball up when it is played into his feet, but more impressively, the winger can hold the ball up in the air – as previously mentioned, his aerial duel win percentage was 60% last season and when he does win headers which are played to him up the field, he has the quality to head the ball into the path of his teammates and then Gladbach can bring the ball forward. Sollte er länger fehlen, wäre das äußerst bitter für die Gladbacher, die die Mehrfachbelastung bislang so gut gemeistert hatten. One reason why the 23-year-old is clinical in front of goal is his technique when striking the ball. This article will be delving into the performances of the 23-year-old forward, using match examples and statistics to analyze both the strengths and weaknesses in his game. [18], Thuram is the son of the former France international footballer Lilian Thuram, and the older brother of the professional footballer Khéphren Thuram. In November 2020, he was called up for the first time to the senior team, ahead of games against Finland, Portugal and Sweden. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $12.99/mo. Thuram’s pressing knowledge is shown below where he initiates his press due to the trigger of Casteels playing it short to Lacroix, but he makes sure to curve his run so that he can have the opposition right-back in his cover shadow. Frankreich - Finnland 0:2 (0:2) - mit Marcus Thuram (90 Minuten). Mehrere Fohlen wurden von ihren Trainern geschont. The other problem is that when he does take on his man when dribbling, he will sometimes look to take on a second man which will sometimes work brilliantly but can also see him cough up possession. Rose’s side play, Thuram’s ability in 1v1 situations against a defender is certainly one of his main strengths, with the 6’3 forward boasting a perfect blend of power and technique when running at his man. Featured Image: @GabFoligno / Uwe Kraft / AFP. He took a knee after his first goal of the match and dedicated the strike in honour of ongoing protests in the United States following the killing of George Floyd. He had just 4.29 successful pressures last season, evidence of his lack of concentration and need for greater consistency in his pressing. [6] He played 43 total matches for Sochaux and scored one goal, in a 3–1 loss at Tours on 14 April 2017. Most of the time, due to his impressive movement, he finds himself inside the area with the ball coming across to him and he will almost always use his side foot in these situations. The winger will not often cross ‘into an area’ but instead will look to cut back and get that extra half a yard which allows him to pick out his teammates, usually with a low cross. Deschamps nominierte 26 Spieler und angesichts der engen Taktung der Partien stehen die Chancen für ein Debüt von Marcus Thuram gut. Moenchengladbach’s uncapped Thuram named in France squad AFP November 5, 2020 AFP No Comments Paris (AFP) – Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram, was called up to France’s squad by coach Didier Deschamps …