Inter Milan has received another blow after the injury of its striker Anji Yuan Bony during the 2-0 victory over Genoa, in a match where Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu scored the goals. The player limped off due to a muscle problem, and coach Cristian Chivu confirmed after the match that he does not know the exact nature of the injury.

According to several press reports, Bony has not fully recovered yet, although muscle tear scans are not deemed necessary at present. Consequently, his participation in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Como on Tuesday seems unlikely.

Inter's offensive struggles are compounded by the continued absence of Lautaro Martinez due to a calf muscle injury sustained against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League playoff, which limits the options available to the coaching staff. The team is expected to rely on Marcus Thuram alongside Francesco Pio Esposito in the usual 3-5-2 formation.

Inter does not wish to risk Bony's condition, especially as the team is preparing for a crucial Serie A clash against Milan, a pivotal match in the domestic competition race.