Ange-Yoan Bonny is set for a rare start as Inter Milan face Genoa at San Siro on Saturday.
Cristian Chivu is ready to hand the French youngster an opportunity from the first minute and, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Bonny will partner Marcus Thuram up front.
Pio Esposito therefore drops to the bench.
Inter Milan Vs Genoa – Rare Start For Bonny To Partner Thuram
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale looks o during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
It will be the first time the two Frenchmen have started together since mid-January’s home win over Lecce, 45 days ago.
Between them, they have shared just 407 minutes on the pitch this season.
For Bonny, this feels like a crucial moment.
He has managed only 87 minutes across Inter’s last six league games.
That is less than a single full match, despite the Nerazzurri winning all six.
Gazzetta describe Saturday as “a call he cannot afford to miss.”
