The Coppa Italia quarter-finals are set to resume this evening with an exciting matchup between Inter Milan and Torino, taking place at the neutral U-Power Stadium in Monza. This venue was chosen due to the unavailability of San Siro, which is hosting events related to the Winter Olympics. Although officially the Nerazzurri are the home team, the change in venue adds an intriguing twist to the competition.
Inter Milan is riding high on a wave of momentum, having secured an impressive win against Cremonese in their last league outing, followed by a significant victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. This strong form positions them as serious contenders in this knockout tournament.
On the other hand, Torino enters the match with renewed hope after bouncing back from a challenging defeat to Como. The team, led by coach Baroni, is eager to make a mark in the Coppa Italia after previously eliminating AS Roma with a thrilling 3-2 victory in the round of 16.
As both teams prepare to battle it out, they will be keen to secure a spot in the semi-finals, fueling their aspirations for silverware this season. Fans can anticipate a fiercely competitive encounter, showcasing the talents and determination of both sides.
The official line-ups for the match are as follows:
INTER (3-5-2): Martinez; de Vrij, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Kamate, Frattesi, Mkhitaryan, Diouf, Cocchi; Thuram, Bonny.
TORINO (3-5-3): Paleari; Marianucci, Coco, Pedersen; Barguera, Prati, Anjorin, Tameze, Vlasic; Njie, Kulenovic.
This quarter-final clash promises to be engaging, and as the tournament progresses, the excitement surrounding Italian football continues to build.