Gabigol debut Serie A start for Inter?
By Football Italia staff
Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa could get his first Serie A start tomorrow against Empoli, as Inter miss Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic.
It kicks off at 14.00 GMT on Sunday, click here for a match preview.
Icardi and Perisic sit out bans after the 1-0 defeat to Juventus, while Ever Banega is not 100 per cent fit.
Sky Sport Italia suggest Gabigol could get his first Serie A start, as he is battling with veteran Rodrigo Palacio for a place in the line-up.
Eder is widely expected to play as the centre-forward, supported by Antonio Candreva and Joao Mario.
Gabigol has so far made just five appearances in an Inter jersey, starting only the 3-2 Coppa Italia victory over Bologna in extra time on January 17.
“I am not worried by absences, as I have important and motivated players who always showed themselves to be ready when called upon,” Coach Stefano Pioli told Mediaset Premium.
“It’s a team sport and all depends on how we approach the game and our motivation. I think we’ve got everything it takes to do well.”
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