Inter Milan vs Bologna preview - Pioli anticipates tough test

Bologna coach Stefano Pioli expects Inter Milan to go all out for a win when the two sides meet at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium.

Inter are eager to make amends following last weekend's 1-0 defeat to bottom side Novara and Pioli is expecting a response.

"It will a difficult game," Pioli said.

"The fact that Inter lost their last game is the worst possible result for us heading into this game.

"Inter will be determined to prove that last weekend's result was just an accident.

"We can expect an Inter backlash.

"They will be determined to bounce back and silence their critics.

"They are a strong side, that must be respected and feared.

"We cannot forget that this Inter team had won seven games in a row earlier this season."

Sunday's loss halted a five-game unbeaten home run for Inter.

The result followed their 4-0 defeat at Roma and dropped Inter to fifth place.

With one point taken in their last four league games, Inter coach Claudio Ranieri is feeling the pressure.

"It's only natural the fans are not happy at the moment," Ranieri said. "But we won't give up.

"We just need to make the right adjustments and I'm confident we will get back on track."

Bologna are unbeaten so far this year and head into the encounter fully rested after last weekend's game against Juventus was called off due to adverse weather.

The Rossoblu have drawn their last four league games, including a goalless result at Lecce last time out.

They are 17th in the standings but have two games in hand.

Pioli will have all of his players available while Ranieri is hoping for the return of goalkeeper Julio Cesar, who is doubtful with an elbow injury.