Inter have a new strike partnership of Tommaso Rocchi and Antonio Cassano in tonight’s Coppa Italia quarter-final against Bologna.
Inter have a new strike partnership of Tommaso Rocchi and Antonio Cassano in tonight’s Coppa Italia quarter-final against Bologna.
The one-off match at San Siro kicks off at 20.00 GMT and the winner will go on to face either Fiorentina” data-scaytid=”6″>Fiorentina or Roma in the semi-final.
The Nerazzurri have a new odd couple leading the way, as January signing from Lazio” data-scaytid=”10″>Lazio Rocchi partners former Roma man Cassano.
Marko Livaja had been touted for a starting spot, but is not even on the bench.
Fredy Guarin is in a supporting role, while 18-year-old Marco Benussi is picked again following his Serie A debut against Pescara.
Andrea Ranocchia and Juan Jesus return, as they were both suspended at the weekend in Serie A.
Bologna are fresh from thumping Chievo 4-0 and knocked holders Napoli out of the Coppa Italia in the last round.
Alberto Gilardino will be supported by Alessandro Diamanti and ex-Juventus youth product Cristian Pasquato.
Both teams will wear special jerseys remembering Arpad Weisz, the Coach who won titles at Inter and Bologna before he was killed at Auschwitz. Click here to read his remarkable story.
Inter: Handanovic; Ranocchia, Silvestre, Juan Jesus; Jonathan, Benassi, Pereira, Zanetti; Guarin; Rocchi, Cassano
Inter bench: Belec, Di Gennaro, Palacio, Mudingayi, Mariga, Cambiasso, Gargano, Chivu, Mbaye, Duncan, Bessa
Bologna: Agliardi; Sorensen, Portanova, Antonsson; Motta, Perez, Guarente, Morleo; Diamanti, Pasquato; Gilardino
Bologna bench: Curci, Stojanovic, Krhin, Pulzetti, Gabbiadini, Abero, Cherubin, Paponi, Riverola, Pazienza, Kone, De Carvalho