Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu could start on the bench in tomorrow’s Coppa Italia semi-final clash between Inter and AC Milan.

According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, both players need rest amid a brutal fixture schedule.

Therefore, Simone Inzaghi may demote both stars to the bench to hand them a much-needed breather.

However, that decision, though beneficial in the long run, could have devastating consequences tomorrow.

Indeed, El Toro has been irreplaceable in 2025.

Lautaro Martinez & Hakan Calhanoglu to Start on Bench in Inter Milan vs AC Milan Coppa Italia Clash

Inter Milan Hakan Calhanoglu
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Lautaro has been in formidable form and replacing him won’t be easy.

Furthermore, Mehdi Taremi and Joaquin Correa have stuttered, leaving Inzaghi short of options.

Therefore, Marko Arnatuovic should have a guaranteed spot in attack tomorrow.

As for Calhanoglu, he may hand his place in midfield to Kristjan Asllani.

Despite the Albanian’s underwhelming form, he is in contention for the starting XI.

Calhanoglu has rarely had a chance to rest, and Inzaghi doesn’t want to risk losing him to a potential injury.