Third-placed Inter Milan are under pressure to react to rivals AC Milan and Lazio's early season surges as they travel to Genoa on Friday.
The reigning champions sit four points off leaders Lazio and two behind their city rivals following last weekend's disappointing 1-1 home draw with Sampdoria.
And now they face the potentially tricky trip to the oldest club in the country knowing that anything other than a victory could see them lose more ground in the title race.
Milan's impressive, if somewhat fortuitous 2-1 victory at Napoli on Monday night has given them an unexpected advantage over their fiercest rivals.
