Inter Milan weigh lineup changes for Coppa Italia Semi-Final

Chivu short on strikers ahead of Inter Milan vs Como first leg

Inter Milan could reshuffle their starting XI for the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against Como scheduled for tomorrow.

According to Sky Sport via Fcinter1908, Cristian Chivu will have only two natural strikers available. 

Lautaro Martínez and Ange-Yoan Bonny are both sidelined, with the Nerazzurri captain expected to need at least two more weeks before returning, potentially for the league clash against Fiorentina in Florence.

Up front, Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram are ready to lead the line. However, one of them could start on the bench if Chivu opts for a more fluid system featuring an attacking midfielder behind a lone striker.

Midfield and defensive tweaks on the cards

In midfield, Hakan Çalhanoğlu is expected to return to the starting lineup as regista, eager to build match fitness ahead of the upcoming derby. 

Alongside him, Petar Sučić could be handed a starting opportunity, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan completing the midfield trio. Rest could be granted to Nicolò Barella.

At the back, there is a possibility that Francesco Acerbi starts centrally, flanked by Yann Bisseck and Alessandro Bastoni.

On the left flank, Federico Dimarco could be rested, with Carlos Augusto ready to step in.

With limited attacking options and the derby looming, Chivu is balancing caution and ambition. 

The Coppa Italia may not glitter like Europe, but it remains a path to silverware and momentum.