Ex Man United & Arsenal Veteran Could Start In Attack For Inter Milan In Serie A Opener Vs Genoa | OneFootball

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could start in an attacking role for Inter Milan in the Nerazzurri’s Serie A opener against Genoa.

This according to Italian news outlet Gazzetta.it, They report that the Armenian could take up a second striker position considering the injury to Mehdi Taremi that could see the Iranian miss out.

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi will have to find a solution in attack for the Nerazzurri’s first Serie A match of the season against Genoa.

There are a number of doubts regarding the fitness of the forwards in Inter’s squad.

Captain Lautaro Martinez will only be back in training a little over a week before the match against Genoa.

Meanwhile, the likes of Marko Arnautovic and Marcus Thuram have just returned in the last couple days.

Therefore, summer arrival Taremi had looked to have a very good chance of starting the Serie A opener. He has been in training right from the start of preseason.

However, Taremi has picked up a muscle injury in training.

It is uncertain whether the Iranian international will be available against Genoa. And he is unlikely to start.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan Could Start For Inter Milan Vs Genoa

With doubts about all of the strikers in the squad, Inzaghi could opt to shift Mkhitaryan to an attacking role.

The 35-year-old has played in attacking positions throughout his career.

Mkhitaryan has played in attacking midfield, as an attacking winger, and as a second striker. He has played in these positions for the likes of Shakhtar Donetsk, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, and Arsenal.

It was at Roma that Mkhitaryan really transitioned to playing in central midfield.

And that has been the role that the Armenian veteran has played for Inter since his arrival in 2022.

But Mkhitaryan could play in a more attacking role against Genoa in a couple weeks.