Inter Milan Vs Genoa – Cristian Chivu Could Give Minutes To Untested Strike Partnership With Argentina Megastar Injured

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Sam Wilson | Last updated Feb 28, 2026 9:00 AM ET

Cristian Chivu faces a tricky balancing act tonight as Inter Milan and Genoa meet at San Siro, with the Nerazzurri boss potentially handing Bonny and Pio Esposito a rare start together, with Lautaro Martinez sidelined through injury.

According to La Repubblica, Inter’s dominance in Serie A should not mask several genuine concerns heading into the fixture.

The list of question marks is considerable.

Lautaro is unavailable through injury.

Calhanoglu and Dumfries have returned to training but lack match sharpness.

Meanwhile, Bastoni is suspended after reaching an automatic ban through accumulation of yellow cards.

Nicolo Barella produced one of his worst Inter performances in the Champions League second leg.

Thuram, too, was well below his best and could drop to the bench to allow the untested Bonny-Esposito combination a chance from the start.

Inter Vs Genoa – Lots At Stake For Chivu As Bonny & Esposito Called Upon In Lautaro’s Absence

Repubblica also note that Federico Dimarco, Inter’s most reliable performer, may not even start.

Indeed, a remarkable indication of just how carefully Chivu must manage his resources.

Especially with the Coppa Italia semi-final at Como and the derby on the horizon.

The stakes are high in both directions.

Victory could push Inter to thirteen points clear and effectively seal the title race.

A slip, however, would hand AC Milan renewed hope and reopen what has looked like a one-horse race.

“These are the doubts Inter carry onto the pitch tonight,” Repubblica conclude, a night that could bring the Scudetto closer, or bring the rest of the pack back into view.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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