Inter Milan Task Brazil Winger To Mark Transfer Target Against Genoa As Nerazzurri Starlets Battle To Partner Lautaro | OneFootball

Inter Milan face Genoa this afternoon with several selection questions to resolve, as the club task Luis Henrique with marking potential transfer target Brooke Norton-Cuffy.

Marcus Thuram is set to rest, leaving a spot alongside Lautaro Martinez for either Pio Esposito or Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Pio Esposito, who last started in Serie A on October 29 against Fiorentina, could offer the tenacity needed for a tough away fixture.

Meanwhile Bonny looks to reclaim his place in the spotlight, as per TuttoSport.

Inter Task Luis Henrique With Containing Genoa Star Norton-Cuffy

BARI, ITALY – AUGUST 16: Luis Henrique of Inter during Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale and Olympiacos FC at Stadio San Nicola on August 16, 2025 in Bari, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Cristian Chivu’s back three should feature Akanji and Bastoni, with De Vrij starting from the bench.

In midfield, Mkhitaryan is expected to operate as mezzala.

Meanwhile the right flank will see Luis Henrique preferred over Diouf and Carlos Augusto filling in for the rested Dimarco.

Henrique’s task extends beyond typical wing-back duties.

He will be charged with containing Genoa’s Norton-Cuffy.

The 2004-born right-sided talent already monitored by Inter as a potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries.

The match provides an early test for the Nerazzurri’s young squad to combine defensive responsibility with attacking ambition.

Meanwhile also giving insight into Chivu’s approach in managing player rotations ahead of upcoming challenges.