Inter Milan v Liverpool: Simone Inzaghi's decisions, Nicolo Barella replacement, and why Serie A form is not a worry

Inter Milan host Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. Simone Inzaghi's side have slipped from the top of the Serie A table in recent weeks, winning just one of their last four league games. Ad/> However, they are still expected to represent a significant test for Liverpool, with Reds defender Andy Robertson saying the first leg at San Siro will be «incredibly tough».

Champions LeagueRobertson expects 'incredibly tough' trip to San Siro for Liverpool4 HOURS AGO Ahead of the game we asked Eurosport Italy's Stefano Fonsato to run the rule over Inter's form, chances of victory, and the decisions for Inzaghi to make... Are there concerns about Inter's form? Not really. The derby defeat to AC Milan came down to two goals in three minutes from Olivier Giroud and the Napoli draw at the weekend was a tough match in which the Nerazzurri showed a good shape in the second half.

I think Inter look well prepared for the home match against Liverpool. Where will PSG v Real Madrid be won and lost? Ramos ruled out of Real Madrid clash Is this a good time of the season for Inter to face Liverpool? I think the best time. More than Inter's current form, for the fact that Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have only just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations so may not be at full speed yet.

Who will be the key players for Inter? Even if Lautaro Martinez isn't in a good run of form (his last goal was the penalty against Juventus on January 12 and last goal in open play was against Salernitana on December 17) he is always a player to pay attention to. Above all, Edin Dzeko remains the most experienced player for this kind of match. What area of the pitch will Inter be strongest? Midfield, even with the