Inter Milan Vs Torino – Cristian Chivu To Make 6 Starting Lineup Changes Compared To Cremonese Win | OneFootball

Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu has reportedly decided to make six changes to his starting lineup for tonight’s clash against Torino.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Josep Martinez will return between the sticks for the first time since mid-December.

The Nerazzurri will face Torino in an exciting Coppa Italia quarter-final tie at San Siro tonight, following a 5-1 rout of Venezia.

Although a landmark 10th cup title is on the line, Cristian Chivu is looking to hand his first-team regulars a much-needed rest.

Chivu to Make 6 Starting XI Changes for Inter Milan vs Torino Clash

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Ange-Yoan Bonny of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Coppa Italia match between FC Internazionale and Venezia FC at San Siro Stadium on December 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

In addition to Martinez, Stefan de Vrij is likely to dislodge Manuel Akanji in defense, with Matteo Darmian expected to make his first start of the season.

Furthermore, Carlos Augusto and Andy Diouf will start on the flanks at the expense of Federico Dimarco and Luis Henrique, respectively.

Davide Frattesi is in line for his second consecutive start, with Piotr Zielinski resting amid a brutal fixture schedule.