Inter Milan and Atalanta BC have played out a goalless first half in their Serie A match at San Siro this evening.

Maximiliano Moralez almost gave the visitors the perfect start when his powerful strike from inside the box headed inches over the bar.

Inter were then dealt a blow as Mauro Icardi was forced off with an injury and was replaced by Stevan Jovetic.

The visitors also suffered an injury problem, as German Denis headed off to be replaced by Mauricio Pinilla.

The Chilean striker almost made an immediate impact as he rose to meet a free kick, before placing his header over the bar.

At the end of the first half, Inter almost took the lead with their sole attempt on target, but Assane Demoya Gnoukouri saw his powerful strike saved by Marco Sportiello.