Cristian Chivu faces a tough balancing act tonight as Inter Milan and Genoa meet at San Siro, with the Nerazzurri boss doubtlessly handing Bonny and Pio Esposito a uncommon begin collectively, with Lautaro Martinez sidelined by way of harm.
The checklist of query marks is appreciable.
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Lautaro is unavailable by way of harm.
Calhanoglu and Dumfries have returned to coaching however lack match sharpness.
In the meantime, Bastoni is suspended after reaching an automated ban by way of accumulation of yellow playing cards.
produced one in all his worst Inter performances within the Champions League second leg.
Thuram, too, was nicely under his finest and will drop to the bench to permit the untested Bonny-Esposito mixture an opportunity from the beginning.
Inter Vs Genoa – Heaps At Stake For Chivu As Bonny & Esposito Known as Upon In Lautaro’s Absence
GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Picture by Simone Arveda/Getty Photographs)
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Repubblica additionally be aware that , Inter’s most dependable performer, could not even begin.
Certainly, a exceptional indication of simply how fastidiously Chivu should handle his sources.
Particularly with the Coppa Italia semi-final at Como and the derby on the horizon.
The stakes are excessive in each instructions.
Victory may push Inter to 13 factors clear and successfully seal the title race.
A slip, nevertheless, would hand AC Milan renewed hope and reopen what has appeared like a one-horse race.
“These are the doubts Inter carry onto the pitch tonight,” Repubblica conclude, an evening that might carry the Scudetto nearer, or carry the remainder of the pack again into view.