Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah was left on the bench as an unused substitute in Inter Milan's 5-0 win over Genoa on Saturday.

Luciano Spalletti gave a rare rest to Mauro Icardi and Asamoah, perhaps with an eye on Tuesday’s Champions League game against Barcelona.

Asamoah watched from the bench as Gagliardini (twice), Politano, Joao Mario and Nainggolan scored to continue their fine form in Serie A.

The win now sees the Nerazzurri move within three points of leaders Juventus who face Cagliari later today.

By Daraja Mutari