Inter can take advantage of unlucky Genoa and steal Europa spot

It seemed as though Inter Milan’s season was all but over, with the San Siro side marooned in mid-table, while upcoming opponents and surprise Serie A package Genoa were storming to the last Europa League spot under former Nerazzurri coach Gian Piero Gasperini.

However, all that could be set to change, as the Griffin have befallen some back luck as it was announced the club has been refused a licence to play in continental competition, due to issues with the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, which has not met UEFA stadium standards.

This means whichever club finishes seventh could now sneak into the Europa League instead. Currently, Genoa’s city rivals and stadium sharers Sampdoria stand to benefit, having already arranged alternative accommodation for potential Europa clashes, though Roberto Mancini’s Inter are just two points adrift of the Blucerchiati.

So, the Nerazzurri must take the spoils in Genoa to boost their chances of pinching a European place, and are 7/4 with Coral to do so having already smashed the Griffin 3-1 this season.

Inter have lost just one of their last 19 tussles with the Ligurian outfit, and have been beaten in just one of their past seven in Serie A.

Top Nerazzurri marksman Mauro Icardi has hit 24 across all competitions this term, and grabbed a consolation goal against Juve last time out, so is fantastic value at 5/1 to strike first, or 13/8 to fire home anytime.

Meanwhile, Argentine Icardi’s compatriot Rodrigo Palacio has two in his last three outings against his former club the Griffin, so is a tasty 2/1 to be on target anytime.