Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs AC Milan Coppa Italia Semifinal: Mehdi Taremi, Krtistjan Asllani & Josep Martinez Start
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has decided to start Mehdi Taremi in attack, Kristjan Asllani in midfield, and Josep Martinez in goal against AC Milan. This evening’s Coppa Italia semifinal second leg clash kicks off at 21.00 CET.
Inter Milan face AC Milan in the Coppa Italia this evening.
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It is the fifth time that the two city rivals meet in a derby this season. Moreover, it is the second leg, for a place in the final.
Therefore, this evening’s match will be a huge one for both the Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri’s season.
However, for Inter there are other big matches just around the corner.
Firstly, Inter take on Roma in a postponed Serie A match on Sunday.
Then, the Nerazzurri face Barcelona in the first leg of a Champions League semifinal next Wednesday.
Therefore, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi has had to think about balancing naming a strong starting eleven against Milan this evening with giving key players adequate rest.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 02: Josep Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after his teammate Hakan Calhanoglu (not pictured) scored his side’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Semi Final match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Firstly, in goal Josep Martinez has kept his place as Inter’s cup keeper. The Spaniard starts ahead of Yann Sommer.
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Then, in defense there is one change. Alessandro Bastoni and Benjamin Pavard keep their places from Sunday’s league loss to Bologna – however, Stefan de Vrij replaces Francesco Acerbi.
Meanwhile, there is one big change in midfield.
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Kristjan Asllani of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Kristjan Asllani starts for Inter alongside Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Nicolo Barella.
Therefore, Hakan Calhanoglu gets the chance to catch his breath.
On the flanks, meanwhile, there is a notable change as Federico Dimarco replaces Carlos Augusto starting opposite Matteo Darmian.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – JANUARY 06: Mehdi Taremi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Italian Super Cup Final between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Kingdom Arena on January 06, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)
Lastly, in attack the notable name is that of Mehdi Taremi.
The Iranian international gets the nod ahead of Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic partnering Lautaro Martinez.
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Meanwhile, Inter have three players still out with injury – Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, and Piotr Zielinski.
Inter Milan (3-5-2): Josep Martinez; Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni; Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, Kristjan Asllani, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Mehdi Taremi, Lautaro Martinez.
Substitutes: Yann Sommer, Raffaele Di Gennaro, Francesco Acerbi, Yann Bisseck, Carlos Augusto, Nicola Zalewski, Matteo Cocchi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, Thomas Berenbruch, Joaquin Correa, Marko Arnautovic.
Coach: Simone Inzaghi.
Suspended: no one.
Injured and unavailable: Piotr Zielinski, Denzel Dumfries, Marcus Thuram.
AC Milan (3-4-3): Maignan; Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic; Jimenez, Fofana, Reijnders, Theo Hernandez; Pulisic, Jovic, Leao.
Substitutes: Sportiello, Torriani, Thiaw, Bartesaghi, Walker, Terracciano, Florenzi, Loftus-Cheek, Bondo, Musah, Sottil, Chukwueze, Joao Felix, Gimenez, Abraham.
Coach: Conceiçao.
Substitutes: no one.
Injured and unavailable: Emerson Royal.
