Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Como: Josep Martinez & Ange-Yoan Bonny Start | OneFootball

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Josep Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny against Como in the return leg of a mouth-watering Coppa Italia semi-final tie.

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

Inter Milan failed to attempt a single shot on target in a disappointing 0-0 draw in the first leg last month.

As such, the Nerazzurri face a must-win contest, with their pursuit of a first domestic double since 2010 hanging in the balance.

Furthermore, Cristian Chivu lost star striker Lautaro Martinez to injury a couple ahead of this high-stakes showdown.

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

Inter Milan vs Como – Josep Martinez Returns To Starting XI

Despite playing second fiddle to Yann Sommer in Serie A, Josep Martinez has been Inter’s starting goalkeeper in the Coppa Italia.

Indeed, the 27-year-old Spaniard has started each of Inter’s three matches in this competition.

Furthermore, after failing to keep a clean sheet against Venezia and Torino, he helped the Nerazzurri shut Como out.

However, replicating that feat could be easier said than done, with Inter set to face Cesc Fabregas’ side without two star center-backs.

Unfortunately, Alessandro Bastoni and Yann Bisseck are unavailable for selection, leaving Chivu with several difficult decisions to make.

Meanwhile, Bastoni has not even made the bench, fueling speculation surrounding his uncertain future at San Siro.

Inter Milan Vs Como – Chivu Trusts Bonny

The main talking point comes at the back, where Francesco Acerbi and Carlos Augusto deputize for Bisseck and Bastoni.

Therefore, Dutch veteran Stefan de Vrij starts on the bench once again.

Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco starts on the left wing, with Luis Henrique getting the nod ahead of Denzel Dumfries on the right.

In the middle of the park, Hakan Calhanoglu starts as a deep-lying playmaker. Moreover, Nicolo Barella and Piotr Zielinski complete the midfield trio.

Finally, further changes come in the final third.

Indeed, with Lautaro Martinez injured, Chivu has decided to field an all-French attack.

Therefore, Ange-Yoan Bonny partners up with Marcus Thuram at the expense of misfiring Francesco Pio Esposito.

Inter Milan vs Como – Official Starting Lineups: Martinez & Bonny Start