Roberto Mancini has admitted Adriano could be dropped ahead of Internazionale's UEFA Champions League clash with Villarreal.
The Brazilian is going through a bad patch of form, with just one goal in his last 14 games.
He was brought off during Saturday's 1-0 reversal at Parma and Mancini admits his South American star could very well be dropped.
"I've replaced him because I tried to change something," said Mancini.
"It's clear in attack we could do better, we need more aggressiveness and I will change things against Villarreal.
"And it could happen that Adriano will be out: he's a player like the other ones and we have four good strikers."
Inter president Giacinto Facchetti refused to be drawn on the potential Adriano episode - confirming Mancini will do what he sees fit.
"Adriano? We hoped he can unblock himself and Mancini always gives him faith.
"Adriano on the bench against Villarreal? It's the coach who decides."
The Brazilian is going through a bad patch of form, with just one goal in his last 14 games.
He was brought off during Saturday's 1-0 reversal at Parma and Mancini admits his South American star could very well be dropped.
"I've replaced him because I tried to change something," said Mancini.
"It's clear in attack we could do better, we need more aggressiveness and I will change things against Villarreal.
"And it could happen that Adriano will be out: he's a player like the other ones and we have four good strikers."
Inter president Giacinto Facchetti refused to be drawn on the potential Adriano episode - confirming Mancini will do what he sees fit.
"Adriano? We hoped he can unblock himself and Mancini always gives him faith.
"Adriano on the bench against Villarreal? It's the coach who decides."
