Europa League, last call. On the field of Genoa the Inter the remaining hopes of sixth place are being played out (at 20.45), the one which, with the standings in hand, is momentarily occupied by Gasperini's rossoblu. In a normal context, the games would already be over for the Nerazzurri, 4 points behind Genoa and 2 points behind Sampdoria in seventh place.
But Preziosi's financial troubles (debts with foreign clubs paid late) mean that the scenarios are very different: without a UEFA license (the appeal also rejected, only the Coni high court remains) the rossoblu are no longer considered. And so, barring sensational reversals, the Europa League discourse remains a deal between Sampdoria and Inter.
Hence the need to Mancini to score points, to then hope that Empoli will stop their friend Mihajlovic. “There are only two games left and it doesn't depend on us – admitted the Nerazzurri coach. – What I can say is that we will try to get a result in Genoa, then let's hope that the others lose points. However, I have good sensations ".
Inter believes it, on the other hand it couldn't be otherwise. The Rossoblu's troubles have reopened a match which, after the defeat against Juve, seemed irreparably compromised, hence the duty to try once again. Paradoxically, the fact of playing away could help, given that, in San Siro, Mancini's team seems to encounter many more problems.
“It's an important stadium, some players suffer it – reiterated the coach. – We will have to work a lot in this sense, winning away from home is not that simple after all”. Who knows if the transfer market can lend a hand, awaited with great expectations by the whole Inter world. The names that come up are many and some decidedly succulent: Yaya Touré, of course, but also the young Fekir from Lyon.
“He's a very interesting youngster, he did well in Ligue 1 – confirmed Mancini. – Sure, next year his current club will make the Champions League, I don't think they'll let him leave easily. We will need young but quality players who can take the team to the top." Who now, however, will have to achieve victory with his own strength. The coach from Jesi recovers Hernanes but has to deal with the aches and pains of Vidic, back from a week to mid-service due to low back pain. In defense, in front of Handanovic, the central duo Ranocchia-Juan Jesus will be seen again, with D'Ambrosio and Nagatomo on the flanks (also
Indeed, Santon is not at his best.) In the midfield, given the unavailability of Guarin, the Brozovic-Medel-Kovacic trio will be confirmed, which will have the task of protecting the rearguard and supporting Hernanes. The Brazilian, having served the disqualification round, will return to the starting lineup behind the usual Icardi-Palacio duo. On the Genoa front many problems for Gasperini, forced to give up the injured Borriello and Niang. The coach, always highly motivated against his former team, will thus rely on the trident Lestienne-Pavoletti-Iago Falque, the latter appearing in great form in the last few games.
