Official Starting Lineups – Inter Milan Vs Venezia: Wantaway Italy Star & French Midfielder Start

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Marko Vrakela | Last updated Dec 3, 2025 2:19 PM ET

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has decided to start Andy Diouf and Davide Frattesi against Venezia. This evening’s Coppa Italia last-16 clash kicks off at 21:00 CET at the San Siro.

The match kicks off at 21:00 GMT (20:00 Local Time) in Milan.

Inter Milan bounced back from back-to-back defeats to AC Milan and Atletico Madrid last weekend.

Indeed, Lautaro Martinez netted a match-winning double in a 2-0 win at Pisa, boosting the team’s spirits ahead of this clash.

Meanwhile, Venezia remain the only non-Serie A side still competing for Coppa Italia glory this season.

However, Giovanni Stroppa’s men must defy the odds tonight to reach the quarter-finals.

Inter Milan vs Venezia – Andy Diouf Makes First Nerazzurri Start

Chivu regained Henrikh Mkhitaryan during the weekend, but the Armenian veteran starts on the bench.

With Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella also rested, Andy Diouf is ready to make his maiden start at San Siro. However, he won’t start in the middle of the park.

Therefore, Petar Sucic regains his place in Chivu’s starting XI.

On the other hand, Piotr Zielinski and Davide Frattesi return to the starting lineup to replace the standout duo.

Therefore, Cristian Chivu has decided to field a brand-new midfield trio tonight.

Chivu Hands Davide Frattesi Rare Start This Season

The main talking point comes on the right flank, where Luis Henrique is in line to start ahead of Carlos Augusto.

With Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian both unavailable, the Brazilian gets another chance to regain Chivu’s trust.

Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco surrenders his place on the left flank to Diouf, who impressed on the wing last weekend.

At the back, Chivu leans on experience with Stefan de Vrij between Carlos Augusto and Yann Bisseck. Therefore, Alessandro Bastoni, Manuel Akanji, and Francesco Acerbi get some rest.

Furthermore, Lautaro Martinez drops to the bench, with Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram set to lead the line.

Inter Milan vs Venezia – Official Starting Lineups

INTER (3-5-2): Martinez; Bisseck, De Vrij, Carlos Augusto; Luis Henrique, Frattesi, Zielinski, Sucic, Diouf; Thuram, Esposito.
Bench: Sommer, Taho, Acerbi, Akanji, Bastoni, Dimarco, Calhanoglu, Cocchi, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Bonny, Lautaro.
Coach: Chivu.
Suspended: none.
Unavailable: Di Gennaro, Darmian, Palacios, Dumfries.

VENEZIA (3-5-2): Grandi; Korac, Venturi, Sidibé; Sagrado, Duncan, Bohinen, Lella, Haps; Compagnon, Casas.
Bench: Stankovic, Minelli, Schingtienne, Busio, Fila, Doumbia, Adorante, Hainaut, 19 Bjarkason, El Haddad, Svoboda, Perez Munoz.
Coach: Stroppa.
Suspended: none.
Unavailable: Yeboah, Sverko, Plizzari, Pietrelli, Franjic.

Referee: Di Marco.
Assistants: Preti and Ricci.
Fourth official: Bonacina.
Var: Nasca.
Avar: Mazzoleni.

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