Inter Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of Coppa Italia Final

Thuram's Injury Doubt for Coppa Italia Final

As Inter Milan prepares for the highly anticipated Coppa Italia Final against Lazio, scheduled for Wednesday at the Stadio Olimpico, the team is grappling with significant injury concerns. Reports indicate that forward Marcus Thuram is a major doubt for the match after picking up an injury during training.

Sources suggest that further tests are needed to determine the extent of Thuram's injury, but there are strong indications that he may not recover in time to participate in the final. This could be a considerable blow for the Nerazzurri, who are heading into the match as favorites following their recent Scudetto triumph and a convincing 3-0 victory over Lazio in their Serie A encounter just days prior.

Calhanoglu Still Out

Adding to Inter's woes, midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu remains unavailable for selection. He is still not training with the rest of the squad and is expected to miss the final, forcing coach Simone Inzaghi to consider alternative options in midfield.

In Calhanoglu's absence, Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are vying for a starting position alongside Piotr Zielinski. The tactical adjustments will be crucial as Inter looks to maintain their momentum against a resilient Lazio side.

Squad Adjustments and Final Predictions

Despite the injury setbacks, Inter does have some positive news with Francesco Pio Esposito returning to the squad after recovering from a back issue. However, with Thuram likely out, it seems more probable that Ange-Yoan Bonny will partner Lautaro Martinez in the attack.

As the final approaches, the stakes are high for Inter, who will aim to secure the Coppa Italia title and cap off a successful season. The match will kick off at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST) and will be decided after 90 minutes, with extra time and penalties if necessary.