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The month of March kicks off with the Coppa Italia semi-finals: the first match is Como–Inter. The Larians, led by Fabregas, are experiencing a historic season: fifth in the league, in full contention for Europe, and fresh from eliminating Napoli on penalties after a 1-1 draw with goals by Baturina and Vergara.
Facing them will be Chivu's Inter, coming off victories against Torino in the Coppa Italia and Genoa in the league. The Nerazzurri, eliminated from the Champions League, are now aiming for a national "double" between the league and the cup, but cannot afford distractions in a week leading up to the Derby della Madonnina. The return leg will be played at San Sirobetween April 21 and 22, with extra time scheduled in case of a tie over the two legs.
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❗ Marotta locks down Pio: "We are not selling, maybe only in the distant future"
Marotta spoke about Pio's future before the match: "Arsenal has not asked for Pio Esposito, Inter does not want to sell and we do not make player trading one of our main strategies, you never know what happens in the future but it is a very distant future."
A comment also on Paz: "Nico is interesting but is owned by Real Madrid because they have a buy-back right. They were smart not to let him slip away, we will hear a lot about him."
✅ OFFICIAL line-ups
COMO (4-2-3-1): Butez; Smolcic, Ramon, Diego Carlos, Valle; Perrone, Da Cunha; Vojvoda, Nico Paz, Jesus Rodriguez; Caqueret. Coach: Fabregas.
INTER (3-5-1-1): Martinez; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Diouf, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Carlos Augusto; Frattesi, Esposito. Coach: Chivu.
Many changes in Chivu's team: as many as 9 rotations compared to the league match against Genoa.
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