Inter Milan 2-1 Torino – “Third String” Lineup Navigates Coppa Italia Challenge | OneFootball

Inter Milan defied the absence of numerous first-team stars in last night’s Coppa Italia quarter-final victory over Torino.

According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, Cristian Chivu’s experimental lineup passed the test with flying colors.

With high-stakes fixtures coming thick and fast, Chivu decided to hand his regular starters a much-needed rest on Wednesday evening.

Despite fielding a ‘third-string’ lineup, featuring two Primavera teenagers, the 45-year-old guided Inter to a tight win at the Brianteo Stadium.

Mixed Inter Milan Lineup Overcomes Torino in Coppa Italia Quarter-Finals

GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter (right), celebrates with Andy Diouf of Inter after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Despite spending most of the season on the fringes, Andy Diouf was brimming with confidence in a rare start in midfield.

Indeed, the French ace scored his third goal for the club, doubling Inter’s lead at the start of the second half.

Meanwhile, Ange-Yoan Bonny chipped in with his seventh goal of the season to open the scoring.

Though Inter’s overall performance left a lot to be desired, they achieved the ultimate goal.

As a result, they’ll continue their pursuit of a landmark 10th Coppa Italia title in the semi-finals.