"Starting with the hosts, while Inter Milan might have suffered major frustration last season as they eventually had to settle for a silver medal finish among Italy's elite, the Nerazzurri are almost universally regarded as a standout contender to reclaim their domestic crown this time around. Last seen putting in a routine performance away at Serie A newcomers Cremonese as they claimed a 2-0 victory, Cristian Chivu's men are eyeing another domestic silverware sweep in 2026."
"Dealing with a recent calf issue and not featuring over the past month, Inter Milan will once again be without Turkish skipper Hakan Calhanoglu on Wednesday night. Likewise, Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries remains on the sidelines with a long-term ankle injury. Once again finding the net away at Cremonese over the weekend and notching a 13th Serie A strike of the season, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will lead the line here."
Inter Milan enter the Coppa Italia tie in strong form, having won five of their previous six matches and recently defeating Borussia Dortmund and Pisa. Inter aim to secure a semi-final spot at the San Siro and maintain momentum after a 2-0 league win at Cremonese. Hakan Calhanoglu and Denzel Dumfries are unavailable through calf and ankle injuries respectively, while Lautaro Martinez leads the attack and Manuel Akanji anchors the defence. Torino seek stability after an inconsistent New Year, recording a 1-0 home win over Lecce but suffering four Serie A defeats in other matches.
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