Inter have to beat Genoa to keep the pace for the title run. Inter are currently in the third position with 15 points (4w, 3d, 1l), four points behind Lazio, in the summit, and two points behind Milan, their city rival. Genoa, meanwhile, are 8th placed with eleven points (2w, 2d, 3l). A victory at home will arrive perfect and they will reach the European positions.
Diego Milito returns to the first squad, though he has to start from the bech. A good news for Rafa Benitez's team, because the responsability of the attack fell on Samuel Eto'o. Inter have struggled for goals in the league this term scoring only 10 in their opening eight games and Benitez believes that this is due to the injuries suffered by his team.Genoa have high ambitions for this season and coach Gian Pero Gasperini found himself under pressure when his side got away to a bad start of the season.
Genoa (4-4-2) : Eduardo, Chico, Ranocchia, Dainelli, Criscito, Rafinha, Rossi, Milanetto, Mesto, Destro e Toni.
Inter (4-2-3-1) : Julio Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Santon, Zanetti, Cambiasso, Pandev, Snejider, Coutinho, Eto'o.