Inter have named their final squad for the match against Lecce, which still sees Wesley Sneijder on the sidelines.
The Dutch international has been struggling with a niggling injury throughout the campaign, but was expected to be back before the year end after falling injured on international duty.
The thigh problem is an increasing concern that has once again ruled him out of another match, as Claudio Ranieri named his final squad on Tuesday afternoon.
In addition to Sneijder’s absence Christian Chivu, Emiliano Viviano and Jonathan are all set to miss the team’s final home match of the year.
Inter squad: Julio Cesar, Castellazzi, Orlandoni; Cordoba, Zanetti, Lucio, Maicon, Ranocchia, Samuel, Faraoni, Nagatomo; Thiago Motta, Alvarez, Poli, Cambiasso, Obi, Coutinho; Pazzini, Forlan, Milito, Zarate, Castaignos