Inter is bottom of the Group B standings without a point or even a goal.

Wednesday's game against Spartak Moscow is crucial. Spartak has one point, while Bayern Munich leads the group with six points.

``We have to win at all costs now,'' club owner Massimo Moratti said. ``It's a decisive game, like each of the four games remaining in this phase. Even the games that seem easy never are in the end.''

Brazil forward Adriano hasn't scored for Inter since March 29 of last season in any competition. He sat out training Monday, apparently depressed.

``Adriano is going through a difficult phase psychologically, but I don't think it's an irreversible crisis,'' Moratti said.

Fellow striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is suspended after picking up two yellow cards in a 2-0 loss to Bayern in Inter's last European game.

The attack could fall to Julio Ricardo Cruz and Alvaro Recoba.

While he has criticized Recoba for not fulfilling his potential, coach Roberto Mancini had only praise for Cruz.

``He's an important player for Inter, he's always demonstrated that,'' Mancini said. ``He's an intelligent player, able to score goals and play for the team.''

Hernan Crespo is trying to make it back in time from a pulled leg muscle that has kept him out since Oct. 1.

``I really want to play but I've also got to be careful,'' Crespo said.

Midfielder Estaban Cambiasso is back on the injured list after attempting to return too soon from a calf problem.

Italy left back Fabio Grosso is also unavailable after getting ejected against Bayern.

Patrick Vieira returns in midfield from a one-game ban in Europe and should be fresh after also serving a three-game ban in Serie A.

Inter came back to beat Catania 2-1 Sunday with two goals by Dejan Stankovic and holds a two-point lead on AS Roma and Palermo in Serie A.

``That's the positive thing,'' Mancini said. ``The negative thing is we have to start giving up fewer goals. We absolutely have to win to reopen our chances of advancing.''