Inzaghi Takes A Risk – Key Trio To Start Inter Milan Vs Genoa Serie A Clash Despite Suspension Risk For Napoli Showdown | OneFootball

Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will start for Inter Milan against Genoa despite risk of suspension.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan take on Genoa this evening in Serie A.

And then, next weekend, it’s the big one. The Nerazzurri travel to Naples to take on Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash which could potentially be decisive for the Serie A title.

Currently there are three Inter players who are one booking away from suspension. These are defender Alessandro Bastoni, and midfielders Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Nicolo Barella.

Bastoni, Barella & Mkhitaryan To Start For Inter Vs Genoa Despite Suspension Risk

Bastoni, Mkhitaryan, and Barella are all key pillars of Inter’s starting eleven.

Therefore, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi certainly would not want to be without any of the three in a match of the importance of next Saturday’s showdown with Napoli.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale shows appreciation to the fans following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Nevertheless, reports the Gazzetta, the Nerazzurri coach is ready to take a risk.

Inzaghi has certainly gained a reputation for being conservative when it comes to yellow cards. He rarely allows a player who’s gotten a caution to stay on the pitch for long.

But with Bastoni, Mkhitaryan, and Barella, the Inter coach will allow them to walk a tightrope.

All three will start this evening against Genoa, reports the Gazzetta. They will certainly be aiming to avoid a yellow card and subsequent ban for the match against Napoli at all costs.