Inter Milan drew goalless with Como in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final. The match did not produce a winner, and the fate of advancing to the final will be decided in the return leg at San Siro. Piotr Zieliński, who came on as a substitute in this match, was soon after voted his club's Player of the Month, a significant recognition of his form in the Italian league.

Draw in the cup semi-final

The clash between Como and Inter ended 0:0, pushing the decision to the return leg in Milan.

Zieliński Player of the Month

The Polish national team player received a prestigious award from Inter fans and management for his excellent form.

Injury in the Milan camp

Matteo Gabbia is out for a month after surgery, weakening the defense of Inter's rival ahead of the derby.

Chivu's cup debut

The Inter coach openly criticized the team for a lack of determination in the away match against Como.

The first semi-final clash of the Coppa Italia between Como and Inter Milan ended in a 0:0 result. Despite being the favorites, the Nerazzurri failed to break down the opponents' defense, leaving the question of a final berth completely open ahead of the return match scheduled for April. The match was characterized by low efficiency from both teams, and Inter's coach, Cristian Chivu, did not hide his disappointment with his players' performance, emphasizing that it was not a display worthy of the Milan club's expectations. Meanwhile, Como's coach, Cesc Fàbregas, expressed moderate satisfaction, though he felt a sense of missed opportunity due to unused chances for victory in front of their home crowd. Piotr Zieliński started the cup clash on the bench, entering the pitch in the 58th minute of play. Despite limited time, the Polish midfielder received media ratings around 6.0, considered a solid, though not brilliant, performance under difficult match conditions. A few days later, the club officially announced that Zieliński had been voted Inter's Player of the Month. This prestigious award confirms his growing stature in the Italian champion's team and proves that the Pole has become a key link in the team's tactical schemes, despite significant squad rotation. The Coppa Italia, known as the Italian Cup, is a prestigious cup competition in Italy, with a history dating back to 1922. Inter Milan is one of the most decorated clubs in this competition, regularly fighting for the trophy, which guarantees participation in the Europa League group stage.Simultaneously in Milan, preparations are underway for the upcoming derby against AC Milan. The atmosphere ahead of the clash for city supremacy is tense, especially as both clubs are dealing with squad issues. Milan has lost Matteo Gabbia, who underwent surgery for a groin hernia and will be sidelined for a month. The referee for Sunday's summit clash has been chosen as the experienced official Daniele Doveri. For Inter, the derby is of key importance in the context of defending the league title, which further motivates the players after the less successful cup performance. „Non è stata una partita da Inter.” (That was not an Inter-level match.) — Cristian Chivu

Mentioned People

  • Piotr Zieliński — Polish midfielder for Inter Milan, voted Player of the Month.
  • Cristian Chivu — Inter Milan coach, critical of the team's performance in the Coppa Italia.
  • Cesc Fàbregas — Coach of Como, satisfied with his players' performance against the favorite.
  • Matteo Gabbia — AC Milan defender ruled out due to surgery.