Both midfielder Kristjan Asllani and wingback Raoul Bellanova could start in tomorrow evening’s Coppa Italia semifinal first leg against Juventus.
This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, who report that the pair could both be among a rotated starting eleven for the clash with the Bianconeri, whilst captain Samir Handanovic could also start in goal.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi could be ready to make a few changes for tomorrow evening’s match, with the 46-year-old well aware of the fact that the Nerazzurri will have to keep everyone fresh across a packed April fixture list.
According to Sky, Asllani could be among the starters, in place of Marcelo Brozovic and with Hakan Calhanoglu injured.
Whilst the 21-year-old former Empoli man is undoubtedly in Inter’s future plans, he has not been handed a great deal of playing time this season.
However, the Albanian will get the chance to start against Juventus tomorrow, as Inter go in search of a place in the final of the Coppa Italia, a competition which they won last season.
Meanwhile, Bellanova could also be given what has become a rare start for the 22-year-old.
The wingback joined Inter on loan from Cagliari during the summer transfer window, and whilst the Nerazzurri have the option to sign him on a permanent basis, it has been reported that they are not very inclined towards doing so.
Nevertheless, Bellanova was given the chance to show his quality off the bench in the Nerazzurri’s 0-1 loss to Fiorentina on Saturday.
Whilst it was not a good overall display by Inter, Bellanova’s efforts were something of s bright spot, and he could have the opportunity to build on that appearance from the start tomorrow against the Bianconeri.
Sky’s complete predicted starting eleven for tomorrow evening’s match is as follows:
Inter (3-5-2): Handanovic; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Bellanova, Barella, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Dzeko, Lautaro.
