There were some ugly scenes outside Marassi this evening ahead of Genoa vs. Inter, when two sets of fans threw objects at each other, attacked police, and cars were set on fire.

It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi, at 17.00 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.

According to Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, there were clashes outside the stadium over an hour before kick-off.

What happened before Genoa vs. Inter

A group of Genoa ultras threw objects including fireworks at some Nerazzurri fans who were preparing to enter the away end of the stadium.

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬: 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐢 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Lancio di petardi e fumogeni dei genoani verso i tifosi nerazzurri

@tancredipalmeri #genoa #inter #sportitalia pic.twitter.com/eZFXBik8OW

— Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) December 14, 2025

They responded by attempting to break down the barrier separating them, so police were forced to intervene and the situation degenerated.

At least one car was set on fire, while some fans were seen dealing with the effects of tear gas deployed by the authorities.

Continuano gli scontri prima di Genoa-Inter: macchine in fiamme all’esterno del Ferraris

@tancredipalmeri #GenoaInter #Sportitalia pic.twitter.com/YZqjcdlwhc

— Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) December 14, 2025

Once calm was restored, a car, several motorbikes and some bins were left burned to a crisp.

Scontri al Ferraris prima di Genoa-Inter: le immagini dei clamorosi danni

1 camioncino, 1 motorino, 1 macchina e 7 cassonetti dati a fuoco

@tancredipalmeri #GenoaInter #Sportitalia pic.twitter.com/DVfCDfcClL

— Sportitalia (@tvdellosport) December 14, 2025

Cristian Chivu is impressed with how Daniele De Rossi transformed Genoa and warns Inter they need ‘quality and intensity’ after surprise results already today.

It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi, at 17.00 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.

There was some crowd trouble outside the stadium before kick-off, with clashes between sets of supporters and police.

Meanwhile, Inter know a victory could leapfrog them to the top of the table, because AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo today, while Napoli lost 1-0 away to Udinese.

Chivu concerned about Inter distraction

“We have to focus on ourselves, be ready to play what will not be an easy game, because Genoa are in a great period of form, are on home turf and feeling the energy of enthusiasm,” Chivu told Sky Sport Italia.

Genoa have been revitalised under new coach De Rossi since he replaced Patrick Vieira, so has Chivu spoken to his old Roma teammate this week?

“We haven’t spoken this week, no. De Rossi transmitted character to his squad, but also quality, as they pass it around more and try to open up the opposition defences. Their strikers are doing well, so it’s going to be tough for us too.”

The last week has been a rollercoaster for the Nerazzurri, who had the best performance of the season thumping Como 4-0, but then lost to Liverpool in the Champions League thanks to an extraordinarily soft late penalty.

The biggest problem about that midweek defeat was fresh injuries to Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi, who both limped off during the first half and are therefore absent here.

“I expect to see a team aware of how important and difficult this match is going to be, because there will be moments when we need quality, others where we have to focus more on intensity,” concluded Chivu.

Inter are forced into changes in defence and midfield, while Francesco Pio Esposito partners Lautaro Martinez for the trip to Daniele De Rossi’s revitalised Genoa.

It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi, at 17.00 GMT.

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.

This has been a difficult few days for Cristian Chivu, as just after an exhilarating 4-0 victory over Como, he had to deal with a second consecutive Champions League defeat, this one to a ridiculously soft Liverpool penalty.

To make matters worse, Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi both limped off during that game and are out of action, along with Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, Tomas Palacios and Raffaele Di Gennaro.

Changes are therefore forced, including Carlos Augusto stepping in on the left, with Piotr Zielinski and Petar Sucic in midfield.

Francesco Pio Esposito is chosen to partner Lautaro Martinez upfront.

Genoa have been revitalised since Daniele De Rossi replaced Patrick Vieira, earning two draws and back-to-back victories over Verona and Udinese to break out of the relegation zone.

Leo Ostigard, Junior Messias, Hugo Cuenca, Maxwel Cornet and Benjamin Siegrist are still out of action, but Morten Frendrup returns to midfield.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy scored last week and bolstered his transfer value, while Vitinha supports Lorenzo Colombo upfront, leaving Inter-owned Valentin Carboni on the bench.

Genoa vs. Inter line-ups

Genoa: Leali; Marcandalli, Otoa, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Ellertsson, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo

Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Sucic, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Pio Esposito

14-12-2025 17:00

MatchDay 15

Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Genoa

Inter

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Player statistic

1st half

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Yann Bisseck (Assist: Lautaro Martínez)

Genoa

Inter

Starting lineups

1

Nicola Leali

Goalkeeper

3

Aarón Martín

Defender

27

Alessandro Marcandalli

Defender

15

Brooke Norton-Cuffy

Defender

22

Johan Vásquez

Defender

34

Sebastian Otoa

Defender

32

Morten Frendrup

Midfielder

17

Ruslan Malinovskyi

Midfielder

29

Lorenzo Colombo

Attacker

77

Mikael Egill Ellertsson

Attacker

9

Vitinha

Attacker

1

Yann Sommer

Goalkeeper

95

Alessandro Bastoni

Defender

25

Manuel Akanji

Defender

8

Petar Sucic

Defender

31

Yann Bisseck

Defender

30

Carlos Augusto

Midfielder

23

Nicolò Barella

Midfielder

7

Piotr Zielinski

Midfielder

94

Pio Esposito

Attacker

10

Lautaro Martínez

Attacker

11

Luis Henrique

Attacker

Substitutes

20

Stefano Sabelli

Defender

18

Caleb Ekuban

Attacker

2

Morten Thorsby

Midfielder

39

Daniele Sommariva

Goalkeeper

70

Maxwel Cornet

Attacker

8

Nicolae Stanciu

Midfielder

14

Jean Onana

Midfielder

73

Patrizio Masini

Midfielder

23

Valentín Carboni

Midfielder

11

Albert Grønbaek

Midfielder

40

Seydou Fini

Attacker

21

Jeff Ekhator

Attacker

76

Lorenzo Venturino

Attacker

35

Ernestas Lysionok

Goalkeeper

22

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Midfielder

16

Davide Frattesi

Midfielder

32

Federico Dimarco

Defender

6

Stefan de Vrij

Defender

14

Ange-Yoan Bonny

Defender

9

Marcus Thuram

Attacker

13

Josep Martínez

Goalkeeper

17

Andy Diouf

Attacker

60

Alain Taho

Goalkeeper

43

Matteo Cocchi

Defender

50

Simone Cinquegrano

Defender

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Francesco Pio Esposito is expected to partner with Lautaro Martinez in the Inter attack in an away game at Genoa.

It kicks off at 18:00 CET (17:00 GMT) at the Stadio Ferraris in Genoa.

Inter must cope without Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, Hakan Calhanoglu and third-choice goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro.

Maxwel Cornet, Benjamin Siegrist and Leo Ostigard are unavailable for the home side.

Acerbi’s injury means Yann Bisseck will join regular starters Manuel Akanji and Alessandro Bastoni in central defence.

Luis Henrique is expected to start as a right midfielder to replace Dumfries. Petar Sucic competes with Henrikh Mkhitaryan for a spot in central midfield, while Carlos Augusto is favourite over Federico Dimarco, according to Sky Sport Italia and Gazzetta.

Italian media claim that Marcus Thuram will start on the bench, making room for Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez in attack.

Genoa vs. Inter – where to watch on TV

The match is available on DAZN in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will cover today’s Serie A action with a liveblog.

Genoa vs. Inter – probable line-ups

Genoa (3-5-2): Leali; Marcandalli, Otoa, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Thorsby, Frendrup, Malinovskyi, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo.

Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto; Lautaro Martinez, Pio Esposito.

Cristian Chivu insists Inter are ‘having a great season, despite what people say,’ as they prepare to face a revitalised Genoa under his old Roma teammate Daniele De Rossi. ‘The reality is different to the narrative.’

It kicks off on Sunday at 17.00 GMT at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also known as Marassi.

Hakan Calhanoglu limped off midweek against Liverpool and “has not resumed training yet,” while Francesco Acerbi, Denzel Dumfries, Matteo Darmian, Tomas Palacios and Raffaele Di Gennaro are also out of action.

De Rossi has seen the Grifone surge up the standings since taking over from sacked Patrick Vieira and is hoping to keep that confidence going against an Inter side fresh from Champions League defeat to Liverpool.

Chivu stands up for his Inter record

“We need to be perfect, especially in terms of attitude against a team that found so much enthusiasm under a new coach,” said Chivu in his press conference.

“It has never been easy for Inter in this fixture, so we need to give it our all. I had four marvellous years at Roma, De Rossi was a captain without the armband, as Francesco Totti was still there at the time. I always admired his intelligence, he is a genuine guy who is very loyal.”

The defeat to Liverpool arrived in extremely controversial circumstances, with a penalty so soft that it made headlines around Europe.

How will Inter react to this feeling of profound injustice?

“With the same calm that marked my approach since the start of the season,” responded Chivu.

“We are aware that we’ve got to give our best every day, along with a little added focus, responsibility, passion and enjoyment.

“Despite what people say, in my view we are having a great season. It’s true, there are ups and downs, we’d like to remove the downs, but we are confident in our work.

“We are trying to learn from mistakes, but must not lose the confidence that we are having a great season. Excluding the Club World Cup, we have had 21 games where at most we got two halves wrong, but never a whole match.

“This squad wants to dominate and the reality on the field is different to the narrative that people want to paint about us.”

Inter have lost practically all the ‘big’ games against strong opponents, despite often creating more opportunities and having the majority of possession.

“We started the season under a magnifying glass, people said we were failures and we were finished, but we are still up there and that is not to be taken for granted considering what was said over the summer.

“Of course we have margin for improvement, but we never wanted to lose our identity, our hunger, our desire to be dominant in Serie A and Europe. We are on the right track, and that is the most important thing.

“Some might say that we ought to be more negative and defensive, going for the draw, but I don’t want us to lose our identity.”

The best performance of Chivu’s Inter was only last week, demolishing Como 4-0 at San Siro, but the coach disagrees.

“In terms of effort, we actually did more against Liverpool. Of course, with all due respect for Como, Liverpool can afford to spend €150m for one player, so it’s a very different level.

“However, in terms of overall performance, we were not inferior to Liverpool, so I will keep and build on the good things I saw there.

“We have to talk about the reality. I’ve been at Inter in one way or another for 20 years, so expectations are different to reality,” added Chivu.

“I do not evaluate the growth process based on one victory or one defeat. I don’t like labels, and too many of them are placed on Inter.”