Cristian Chivu has announced his starting lineup for Inter Milan’s match against Genoa at San Siro this evening, with Marcus Thuram and Ange-Yoan Bonny spearheading the attack as the Nerazzurri aim to increase their Serie A lead to thirteen points in the absence of injured striker Lautaro Martinez.
The official lineups for the Inter Milan vs Genoa clash have been confirmed, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 local time.
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Inter is looking to recover from their recent Champions League exit against Bodo/Glimt.
Initial reports indicated that Ange-Yoan Bonny would be starting today, and those reports were validated when Chivu selected him alongside Thuram in the forward line.
Inter Milan vs Genoa – Carlos Augusto Starts in the Back Three
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Carlos Augusto of FC Internazionale in action during the Coppa Italia match against Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
With Alessandro Bastoni serving a one-game suspension, Carlos Augusto steps up into the back three, pairing with De Vrij and Akanji.
The Brazilian offers solid cover on the left side of defense, fitting perfectly into Chivu’s tactical setup.
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Francesco Acerbi and Bisseck are starting on the bench as Chivu rotates his squad.
Inter Milan vs Genoa – Zielinski Starts as Calhanoglu Returns to the Bench
BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 28: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match against Atalanta BC on December 28, 2025. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Good news for Inter as Hakan Calhanoglu returns to the squad following injury.
However, the Turkish international starts on the bench, while Piotr Zielinski retains his position as the deep-lying playmaker he has excelled in recently.
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Completing the midfield trio are Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with Sucic, Frattesi, and Diouf available as substitutes.
Inter Milan vs Genoa – Official Starting Lineups: Bonny & Thuram Lead the Attack
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale Milano celebrating after scoring his team’s fifth goal against Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
INTER (3-5-2): 1 Sommer; 25 Akanji, 6 De Vrij, 30 Carlos Augusto; 11 Luis Henrique, 23 Barella, 7 Zielinski, 22 Mkhitaryan, 32 Dimarco; 9 Thuram, 14 Bonny.
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Bench: 12 Di Gennaro, 13 J. Martinez, 2 Dumfries, 8 Sucic, 15 Acerbi, 16 Frattesi, 17 Diouf, 20 Calhanoglu, 31 Bisseck, 36 Darmian, 53 Lavelli, 94 Esposito.
Coach: Chivu.
Suspended: Bastoni.
Unavailable: Lautaro.
GENOA (3-4-1-2): 16 Bijlow; 27 Marcandalli, 5 Østigård, 22 Vasquez; 77 Ellertsson, 32 Frendrup, 17 Malinovskyi, 3 Martín; 8 Baldanzi; 9 Vitinha, 29 Colombo.
Bench: 1 Leali, 31 Siegrist, 39 Sommariva, 4 Amorim, 10 Messias, 13 Zätterström, 14 Onana, 18 Ekuban, 20 Sabelli, 21 Ekhator, 70 Cornet, 73 Masini, 74 Doucoure.
Coach: De Rossi.
Suspended: none.
Unavailable: Otoa, Norton-Cuffy.