Team News: Walter Samuel starts in Inter Milan defence

Veteran Argentine defender Walter Samuel has been given a slot in Inter Milan's starting lineup for their Serie A clash against Livorno at the San Siro this evening.

Samuel will replace Juan Jesus, who is suspended, while 40-year-old Javier Zanetti is on the Nerazzurri bench.

Meanwhile, visitors Livorno have a number of Inter-owned players in their ranks, including Francesco Bardi, Ibrahima Mbaye and Alfred Duncan.

Inter Milan: Handanovic; Ranocchia, Rolando, Samuel; Jonathan, Taider, Cambiasso, Alvarez, Nagatomo; Guarin; Palacio Subs: Carrizo, Castellazzi, Zanetti, Andreolli, Belfodil, Kovacic, Mudingayi, Kuzmanovic, Wallace, Puscas, Donkor, Olsen

Livorno: Bardi; Ceccherini, Valentini, Emerson; Gemiti, Luci, Duncan, Schiattarella, Mbaye; Siligardi; Paulinho Subs: Anania, Aldegani, Piccini, De Carli, Belingheri, Lambrughi, Emeghara, Benassi, Borja