Genoa Without Three Key Players For Serie A Clash Vs Inter Milan – Patrick Vieira Considers Formation Change | OneFootball

Genoa midfielder Milan Badelj and Morten Thorsby, and forward Vitinha, will miss today’s Serie A clash with Inter Milan through injury.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that Grifone coach Patrick Vieira is considering using a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Genoa take on Inter Milan in Serie A this evening.

For Inter, the motivation is certainly there. The Nerazzurri will feel that three points are obligatory after losses to Fiorentina and Juventus and a draw with AC Milan in February.

Meanwhile, the Grifone currently have a solid foothold in the Serie A midtable.

However, Genoa will hardly feel that they are out of relegation peril just yet. And on the other hand, they could even dream of a European place.

Badelj, Thorsby & Vitinha Out For Inter Milan Vs Genoa Clash

Genoa coach Patrick Vieira will be without a few key players for today’s match.

There are two absences in midfield. Holding midfielder Milan Badelj will have to sit this evening, as will former Sampdoria box-to-box midfielder Morten Thorsby.

GENOA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 17: Genoa coach Patrick Vieira looks on ahead of the Serie A match between Genoa and Venezia at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on February 17, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, former Marseille forward Vitinha will also be on the sidelines.

The Gazzetta anticipate that Vieira could use a 4-2-3-1 formation to make up for the absences in midfield.

That would see Patrizio Masini partner Morten Frendrup in the engine room.

Then, there would be Junior Messias playing in the Number Ten slot behind former Inter and Sassuolo striker Andrea Pinamonti.

On the wing, meanwhile, the Gazzetta anticipate that former Lyon, Burnley, and West Ham United winger Maxwell Cornet could get the start.