Inter Milan chase a domestic double against underdogs Lazio in the Coppa Italia final at the Stadio Olimpico, with both teams set to make changes after their weekend league meeting.
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has issued a stern warning to his players ahead of the Coppa Italia final, insisting that tactical preparation will be useless unless the team shows a completely different mental approach from their recent Serie A defeat to Inter Milan.
Inter manager Cristian Chivu has told his players to approach Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final with smiles on their faces, declaring that lifting the trophy will not alter his view of an already successful campaign.
Both Lazio and Inter Milan have received timely injury boosts ahead of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia Final, with key attackers Mattia Zaccagni and Marcus Thuram set to return.
Italian official Marco Guida will take charge of the Coppa Italia Final this Wednesday as Lazio battle Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. The 44-year-old will rely on VAR support from Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni for this high-stakes clash.
Inter Milan will travel to Rome without injured pair Francesco Pio Esposito and Hakan Calhanoglu for their Serie A clash against Lazio, with both players also doubtful for the upcoming Coppa Italia Final.
Organised supporter groups from both Lazio and Inter Milan will skip Saturday’s Serie A fixture at the Stadio Olimpico in a coordinated protest, choosing instead to unite at Ponte Milvio ahead of Wednesday’s Coppa Italia final.
Inter Milan have secured the Serie A title with three matches remaining, as Nicolò Barella and Marcus Thuram praise the squad’s resilience and bond following their recovery from last season’s disappointments.
Inter Milan secured the Scudetto with a 2-0 victory over Parma at San Siro, their first home title in 37 years. Captain Lautaro Martínez defended his harsh summer criticism of teammates, insisting honesty was necessary after a trophy-less campaign.