Inter have a selection dilemma against Empoli with their captain and top scorer suspended, but their coach has put his faith in the Brazil striker
Stefano Pioli says Mauro Icardi's two-match ban can be Gabigol's opportunity to break into his first-team plans as Inter prepare to host Empoli on Sunday..
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The captain and Ivan Perisic are suspended for two matches after the controversial defeat to Juventus last weekend – punishments the club are appealing against – while Marcelo Brozovic is injured.
The loss of Icardi, who has started all 23 of Inter's Serie A matches, leaves coach Pioli with a selection dilemma in attack.