In an exciting matchup for the Coppa Italia Round of 16, FC Internazionale will take on Venezia, the lone Serie B team remaining in the competition. The game is scheduled to commence at San Siro, Milan, at 20:00 GMT.
Match Overview
Internazionale are looking to secure victory against Venezia, after their impressive run in the tournament, where the team previously eliminated Mantova and Hellas Verona. For Internazionale, the squad is undergoing some rotations ahead of their Serie A clash with Como this Saturday. Currently, they sit just one point behind leaders Napoli and AC Milan.
Team Line-ups
- Inter Milan:
- Goalkeeper: Josep Martinez
- Defenders: Bisseck, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto
- Midfielders: Andy Diouf, Davide Frattesi, Piotr Zielinski, Luka Sucic, Luis Henrique
- Forward: Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito
- Venezia:
- Goalkeeper: Grandi
- Defenders: Korac, Venturi, Sidibe
- Midfielders: Sagrado, Lella, Bohinen, Alfred Duncan, Haps
- Forwards: Compagnon, Casas
Key Players and Injuries
Internazionale’s Cristian Chivu faces some injuries within his squad, including Denzel Dumfries and others, which impacts his lineup choices. Notably, Josep Martinez returns to the goal after a significant absence due to a personal tragedy. This match also offers rare starting opportunities for players like Luis Henrique and Andy Diouf, who will assist Esposito in the attacking role.
Match Regulations
In this knockout format, if the game remains tied after 90 minutes, teams will proceed directly to a penalty shoot-out to determine the winner. The victorious team will advance to the quarter-finals, where they will encounter either AS Roma or Torino.
As Inter prepares to face Venezia, fans are eager to witness this thrilling encounter in the Coppa Italia Round of 16, hoping their team will progress further in the tournament.
