MILAN, Italy: It may seem unlikely given Jose Mourinho won the Serie A title in his first season in Italy and Inter lead the standings by four points but Wednesday's Champions League clash at home to Rubin Kazan could be the Portuguese coach's last in the competition for the Italians.

If press rumors are to be believed, Inter must qualify for the competition's knockout stages or the former Porto and Chelsea boss will not be given another crack at this competition.

Inter are in pole position to qualify, sitting second in Group F and playing at home in the San Siro.