Thuram scored twice as Inter Milan defeated Ajax 2-0 in the first round of the UEFA Champions League this season. Thuram expressed his gratitude to teammate Calhanoglu for the assist and said that the "Azzurri" must get more points to reach their goal.

In the 42nd minute, Calhanoglu took a corner kick, Thuram jumped up and headed the ball into the goal, helping Inter Milan to open the scoring 1-0. Shortly after the start of the second half, Calhanoglu assisted Thuram with another corner kick to score.

In the end, Inter Milan defeated Ajax 2-0 away and got off to a good start.

It is worth mentioning that the 28-year-old Thuram has reached the milestone of 100 games in his Inter Milan career.

Thuram said in an interview, "I am very happy with these two goals. I have to thank Calhanoglu for two very good passes. We played well and kept a clean sheet, so everyone is very satisfied. After the game against Juventus, we had to respond, and we did it."

“It was important to get three points, but we know we need more to achieve our goal, so we have to keep going. The most important thing is that Inter won and we played very professionally.”

Thuram added: "As for Pio Esposito, he is now known in Italy and even the whole world. He is a great person. Together with Pio Esposito, Lautaro and Bony, everyone supports each other and is very happy."

In addition, 20-year-old Pio Esposito said, "Every kid who plays football has this dream. When the Champions League theme song sounded, it felt really special. I also realized that I was standing here, and I remembered the time when I watched these games in front of the TV in the past."

"My teammates always pass the ball to the right position. For a striker, it's a pleasure to play in such a team. It's difficult to change the game with individual strength alone, but I am happy with my performance. The most important thing is that we are back on track. I have been trying to play my own style in the game, and I think I did well."