Official Lineups – Como Vs Inter Milan: Davide Frattesi, Andy Diouf & Francesco Acerbi Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Francesco Acerbi, Andy Diouf and Davide Frattesi in the first leg of the 2025/2026 Coppa Italia semi-final tie against Como.

The official lineups for tonight’s Coppa Italia semifinal leg 1 match, which kicks off at 21.00 CET in Bodo, have been published.

Inter eased past second-tier Venezia in their curtain-raising fixture before narrowly beating Torino in the previous round.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri continue their cup journey in the semi-finals against Como.

Furthermore, Cristian Chivu lost star strikers Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny for this clash.

Therefore, the 45-year-old had to change his starting lineup tonight.

Como vs Inter Milan – Francesco Acerbi Returns to Starting XI

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale walk off with an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Although he came under heavy scrutiny in the aftermath of the Derby d’Italia, Alessandro Bastoni has a guaranteed starting berth.

However, that doesn’t apply to Manuel Akanji, who surrenders his place to veteran star Francesco Acerbi.

Indeed, the 38-year-old returns to the starting lineup in domestic action for the first time since mid-January.

Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck starts on the right side of Chivu’s traditional back three.

Therefore, Stefan de Vrij starts on the bench again.

Como vs Inter Milan – Davide Frattesi In Midfield & Andy Diouf In Attack

MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale Milano in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The main talking point comes on the left flank, where Carlos Augusto gets the nod ahead of in-form Federico Dimarco.

Despite his scintillating form, the Italian wingback desperately needs some rest amid a brutal fixture schedule.

Meanwhile, Matteo Darmian starts on the right wing at the expense of Luis Henrique.

Furthermore, Hakan Calhanoglu starts for the first time since Inter’s 2-2 home draw against Napoli in early January.

Elsewhere, Davide Frattesi starts in the middle of the park alongside Petar Sucic. Therefore, Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan stay on the bench.

Como vs Inter Milan – Official Starting Lineups: Acerbi & Frattesi Start

MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale scores his goal from the penalty spot during the Pre-season Friendly match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Power Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

COMO (4-2-3-1): 1 Butez; 28 Smolčić, 14 Ramón, 34 D.Carlos, 3 Valle; 23 Perrone, 8 S.Roberto; 31 Vojvoda, 33 Da Cunha, 6 Caqueret; 10 Paz. Bench:21 Törnqvist, 22 Vigorito, 44 Čavlina, 5 Goldaniga, 7 Morata, 11 Douvikas, 15 Lahdo, 17 Rodriguez, 18 Moreno, 19 Kühn, 20 Baturina, 38 Diao, 77 Van der Brempt. Coach: Fabregas. Suspended: none. Unavailable: Addai, Morata.