Serie A 2025-2026: Genoa-Inter, the likely lineups
Genoa and Inter Milan face each other at 6 p.m. at the Stadio Ferraris in the match valid for the 15th day of Serie A. Daniele De Rossi’s arrival in the Grifone has given a jolt to the Rossoblù, who have won 11 points in their last five matches and secured crucial victories in the salvation challenges against Verona and Udinese. Chivu’s team is on the hunt for redemption after the week’s Champions League defeat against Liverpool.In the league they have won five of their last six matches and currently occupy third place in the standings behind AC Milan and Napoli. The Nerazzurri are also the team that has scored the most, with 32 goals scored in 14 matches.
Genoa coach De Rossi is without Ostigard due to some muscle problems but recovers Frendrup. In defense Otoa will play in the trio along with Marcandalli and Vasquez. On the flanks will be Norton-Cuffy and Martin, the attacking duo consists of Colombo and Vitinha. “Every game you can win – coach Daniele De Rossi- said in a press conference, there can be something that can take you to a magical night, what it would be for us on Sunday night. Our guys have to be perfect to think of beating such a prepared, ready team that has been playing at the highest level for years now”.
Chivu must do without several players: long-suffering Dumfries and Darmian have been joined by Calhanoglu and Acerbi. In defense Bisseck will flank Akanji and Bastoni, Carlos Augusto and Dimarco will act on the flanks, and in midfield Zielinski could see himself again, with Barella and Sucic alongside him. Lautaro Martinez starting, Bonny-Thuram ballot for the’other attacking spot. “They said we were bankrupt and finished, but we are still there, all putting our faces in and it was not a given. It is December and we have room for improvement, but from the beginning the identity has remained the same” were Chivu’s words in the press conference.
“We are aware that we have to add something more from the point of view of attention, quality, entertainment. Despite what was said we are having a great season, with ups and downs, and we are trying to take away those downs. Apart from some carelessness, the team has always been there, trying to be dominant and proactive”.
Genoa-Inter, the likely lineups
GENOA (3-5-2): Leali; Marcandalli, Otoa, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Thorsby, Martin; Colombo, Vitinha. All. De Rossi.
INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Carlos Augusto, Barella, Zielinski, Sucic, Dimarco; Lautaro, Thuram. All. Chivu.
