Inter Milan Faces Genoa with Depleted Squad Amid Martinez, Bastoni Absences

Italian press reports indicate that Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu is working on outlining the starting lineup for the upcoming match against Genoa. The team faces a series of forced absences due to injuries and suspensions, presenting the Nerazzurri with significant technical challenges to compensate for key players and ensure the necessary balance across the team's different lines before this difficult encounter.

Notably, winger Denzel Dumfries is excluded from initial considerations to start, despite his return to participate in the Bodo/Glimt match after a four-month absence. The coaching staff is inclined to field Luis Henrique in his position, with the possibility of involving Carlos Augusto on the other flank. Meanwhile, the defensive trio is expected to consist of Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, and Manuel Akanji, compensating for the absence of Alessandro Bastoni, who is out due to suspension.

In midfield, the coach intends to rely on Piotr Zielinski alongside Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, given the incomplete readiness of Hakan Calhanoglu, who has only participated in group training without confirmation of his starting involvement. In attack, the team will miss the services of Argentine Lautaro Martinez due to injury, which paves the way for Peter Boni to lead the offensive operations for the club, as it seeks to overcome this impactful numerical shortage.