Inter Milan vs Como: predicted line-up for Coppa Italia clash

Cristian Chivu set to field a strong Inter Milan side against Como

Cup night returns to San Siro, where Inter Milan are ready to face Como in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final.

On the eve of the match, the message is clear: no shortcuts. Cristian Chivu is expected to rely on the strongest possible line-up, despite a couple of key absences.

Defensive choices and returns

According to Sky Sport via Fcinter1908, Yann Bisseck has recovered but will start from the bench.

In defence, Francesco Acerbi is set to lead the backline, flanked by Manuel Akanji and Carlos Augusto.

Alessandro Bastoni remains unavailable.

Attack without Lautaro

Up front, with Lautaro Martínez still sidelined, the attacking duties will fall to Marcus Thuram and Bonny.

In midfield, Piotr Zielinski is expected to return to the starting XI, replacing Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Predicted line-up

Inter Milan (3-5-2):
Josep Martinez; Manuel Akanji, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Federico Dimarco; Bonny, Thuram.

No room for hesitation.

Inter Milan step into this decisive clash with a clear objective: finish the job and book their place in the final.