Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash
Reuters - Monday 19 October 2009, 15:08
MILAN - Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o
is a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Dynamo Kiev
despite being included in the squad, coach Jose Mourinho said.
The Cameroon international missed Saturday's 5-0 win at
Genoa with a foot problem but is being given until the last
moment to prove his fitness with Mario Balotelli suspended for
the Group F game.
Midfielder Esteban Cambiasso is also carrying a knock.
"Today they couldn't train with the group but we'll be able
to tell if they can play tomorrow. Samuel will at least be in
the squad," Mourinho told reporters on Monday.
Balotelli played up front on his own at Genoa where the
absence of fellow striker Diego Milito was also forgotten thanks
to Inter's powerful display.
Argentina's Milito has been missing for three weeks with a
hamstring injury but Mourinho said there was an outside chance
he could feature on Tuesday, although midfielder Thiago Motta is
out.
Dynamo are without first-choice keeper Olexandr Shovkovskiy
due to a stomach problem, the club said on their website.
Taking his place will be the experienced Stanislav Bogush or
Oleksandr Rybka.
Inter have two points from their opening two group games,
having drawn with Barcelona and Rubin Kazan.
"It won't be a decisive game against Kiev. There are still
four games and 12 points to finish the group," Mourinho added.
"The best way to prepare for Kiev was to have a moment of
joy (at Genoa)."