Could Inter do without erstwhile star striker Mauro Icardi, currently wanted by Atletico Madrid and Manchester United? His absence certainly angered a few in midweek, especially when the Nerazzurri were three goals up against Juventus and needed an extra push to make the Coppa Italia final.

With the Argentine set to start today against Palermo, however, some interesting starts have emerged from our partners, OPTA.

According to their numbers, the Beneamata have won just 47.8% of their games with the former Barca man in the lineup… and a shocking 75% without him. Obviously it's a small sample (4 games) but something to be considered.