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Juventus playmaker Diego is hoping to be fit for Thursday's trip to Genoa having missed Saturday's win over Livorno with a hamstring problem.

Fellow Brazilian Felipe Melo could also return for the joint-leaders after injury but Alessandro Del Piero continues to struggle with a back problem.

Fellow leaders Sampdoria will welcome back midfielder Fernando Tissone from suspension for Wednesday's game at Fiorentina.

Italy midfielder Angelo Palombo suffered a knock in Sunday's 4-1 win over Siena and is doubtful.

Fiorentina, stunned by the 3-1 defeat at Roma on Sunday, hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday with the main topic shrouded in mystery.

A new stadium, which Florence city leaders have given their cautious backing to, could be on the agenda while some reports say club owners the Della Valle brothers want to sell the club.

They have made no comment.

Jose Mourinho is banned from Internazionale home game with Napoli on Wednesday after being sent to the stands for arguing with officials in Sunday's 2-1 win at Cagliari. Midfielder Thiago Motta also misses out with a thigh problem.

AC Milan travel to Udinese on Wednesday with Ronaldinho available again after 'flu while defender Thiago Silva is likely to return after being rested for Sunday's 1-0 victory over Bologna.

New coach Antonio Conte has said he plans to use width when he takes charge of bottom club Atalanta for the first time at home to fellow strugglers Catania on Wednesday.

Reuters