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December 2, 2012 2:00 PM GMT
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza — Milano
Referee:‬ M. Bergonzi‎
Attendance:‬ 41000‎
 
74′ (OG) Santiago García
 

Inter - Palermo Preview: Nerazzurri aiming to keep pace with Serie A leaders

Gian Piero Gasperini takes on his former employers for the first time since his sacking last September, and he will be hoping to heap more misery on Andrea Stramaccioni's side

By Ben McAleer

More On :  FC Internazionale, Palermo, FC Internazionale vs Palermo
Inter
Inter
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INTER MILAN

Handanovic
Ranocchia, Samuel, Jesus
Zanetti, Gargano, Cambiasso, Nagatomo
Coutinho
Milito, Palacio
PALERMO
 
Benussi
Munoz, Milanovic, Garcia
Morganella, Barreto, Kurtic, Giorgi
Brienza, Dybala, Ilicic

Inter head coach Andrea Stramaccioni will be looking to bounce back from their recent run of poor form and maintain their pursuit of landing a first Serie A title since 2010.

However, the Nerazzurri will have to make do without the suspended Antonio Cassano, while Gaby Mudingayi, Joel Obi, Christian Chivu and Dejan Stankovic all remain sidelined.

The 36-year-old may also look to recall Walter Gargano to the starting XI following Freddy Guarin's poor performance in the 1-0 defeat to Parma last week.

Opposite number Gian Piero Gasperini will take on Inter for the first time since he was removed from his position as head coach last September.

The Palermo boss also has his fair share of problems heading into the encounter, with Nicolas Bertolo, Andrea Mantovani, Steve von Bergen and Abel Hernandez all ruled out through injury.

The Rosanero will also have to make do without the services of suspended duo Massimo Donati and captain and top scorer Fabrizio Miccoli.

  DID YOU KNOW?

  • Inter have not succumbed to defeat in their last nine home games against Palermo in all competitions.

  • Top scorer Diego Milito (pictured, right) has not found the back of the net since hitting a brace during the 3-1 win over Juventus last month.

  • The Nerazzurri have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 10 home games in Serie A.
  • Palermo have not registered an away win in their last 11 Serie A attempts.

  • The Rosanero have also failed to score in seven of their last nine domestic encounters against Inter.

  • Without the goals and assists of the suspended Fabrizio Miccoli, Palermo would be bottom of the league with 10 points.

 

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Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • FC Internazionale 2-0 Palermo
    18.25 %
  • FC Internazionale 3-0 Palermo
    13.34 %
  • FC Internazionale 2-1 Palermo
    12.27 %
Head to Head
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Apr 28, 2013 Palermo 1 - FC Internazionale 0
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Dec 2, 2012 FC Internazionale 1 - Palermo 0
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Feb 1, 2012 FC Internazionale 4 - Palermo 4
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Sep 11, 2011 Palermo 4 - FC Internazionale 3
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Italy - Coppa Italia ‎(ITAC)‎ May 29, 2011 FC Internazionale 3 - Palermo 1
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Last Five Matches
FC Internazionale
May 19, 2013FC Internazionale 2 - Udinese 5ITA1
May 12, 2013Genoa 0 - FC Internazionale 0ITA1
May 8, 2013FC Internazionale 1 - Lazio 3ITA1
May 5, 2013SSC Napoli 3 - FC Internazionale 1ITA1
Apr 28, 2013Palermo 1 - FC Internazionale 0ITA1
Palermo
May 19, 2013Palermo 1 - Parma 3ITA1
May 12, 2013Fiorentina 1 - Palermo 0ITA1
May 8, 2013Palermo 2 - Udinese 3ITA1
May 5, 2013Juventus 1 - Palermo 0ITA1
Apr 28, 2013Palermo 1 - FC Internazionale 0ITA1
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
1Samir HandanoviçGoalkeeper
4Javier Adelmar ZanettiDefender
23Andrea RanocchiaDefender
25Walter Adrian SamuelDefender
11Alvaro PereiraMidfielder
40JuanDefender
-CoutinhoMidfielder
19Esteban Matias CambiassoMidfielder
5Walter GarganoMidfielder
8Rodrigo PalacioStriker
22Diego Alberto MilitoStriker
12Luca CastellazziGoalkeeper
27Vid BelecGoalkeeper
6Matías SilvestreDefender
33Ibrahima MbayeDefender
42JonathanDefender
55Yuto NagatomoDefender
14Fredy GuarínMidfielder
17M. MarigaMidfielder
24Marco BenassiMidfielder
-A. DuncanMidfielder
-Andrea RomanòMidfielder
-Marko LivajaStriker
1Samir UjkaniGoalkeeper
6Ezequiel MuñozDefender
25Steve von BergenDefender
29Santiago GarcíaDefender
31Eros PisanoDefender
89Michel MorganellaDefender
5Edgar BarretoMidfielder
27Josip IličičMidfielder
28Jasmin KurtićMidfielder
9Paulo DybalaStriker
21Franco BrienzaStriker
22Giacomo BrichettoGoalkeeper
99Francesco BenussiGoalkeeper
-Mauro CettoDefender
15Milan MilanovicDefender
2Carlos LabrinDefender
-Edoardo GoldanigaDefender
7ViolaMidfielder
16Eran ZahaviMidfielder
17Luigi GiorgiMidfielder
20Egidio Arevalo RiosMidfielder
19Igor BudanStriker
50Giulio SanseverinoMidfielder
Players to Watch
Diego Alberto Milito
Diego Alberto Milito
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 22
Games Goals YC RC
20 9 0 0
The Argentine may not have netted in three Serie A encounters, but he will need to be on top form if Inter are to return to winning ways.
Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 9
Games Goals YC RC
27 3 2 0
The absences of Abel Hernandez and Fabrizio Miccoli through injury and suspension mean 19-year-old Dybala will be expected to lead the frontline at San Siro. He has two goals to his name, despite largely appearing as a substitute this season.
Prediction
With Fabrizio Miccoli suspended, it will not be a happy return to San Siro for Gian Piero Gasperini. Inter may have only picked up one point in nine, but they are likely to return to winning ways against a Palermo side that remain relegation candidates.
Editor's Prediction
Inter 3
Palermo 0
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