Given the suspensions of Icardi and Perišić, as well as the injury sustained by Brozović, the likes of Éder, Palacio and Banega have a golden opportunity to impress Stefano Pioli.
Gabigol and Pinamonti will also be hoping to show what they can offer Inter going forward.
Against Empoli, Éder and Palacio will almost certainly start. One will play on the left flank and the other will be used centrally.
Meanwhile, Brozović’s absence leaves the coach with fewer options in midfield too. Gagliardini will team up with Kondogbia in front of the defence, while Banega could be deployed in a more advanced role.
The emergency situation Inter find themselves in has created an opportunity for fringe players to prove themselves, and is a real test of how strong the squad really is.
The Nerazzurri have an obligation to reach the head-to-head clash with Roma having taken maximum points from both Empoli and Bologna.
Source: Corriere dello Sport
