Inter stand between the Giallorossi and a DERBY DELLA CAPITALE Coppa Italia Final. Rodrigo Palacio's goal just before half time gave the Nerrazuri hope that they can turn the tie around at the Meazza. The Capital Club lead the tie 2-1 thanks to Florenzi and Destro goals. Internazionale know that this match is the most important of what has been a hugely disappointing season. A win here and a Coppa Italia final date is set. Lazio awaits the winner of this match.
Francesco Totti recently celebrated 20 years as a Serie A footballer and would want more than anything, for Roma to reach the Coppa Italia final and get one over the Biancoceleste. Inter Milan have caused the Romans pain and heartache in recent years. Whether it has been in the Italian League or the Cup, things have gone Inter's way many times. Today is the the perfect opportunity to right all those wrongs. The Giallorossi have in their hands to qualify from this game. A 2-1 lead is already in the bag and they face a massively depleted Inter team ho lost Walter Gargano and Yuto Nagatomo to long term injuries in the Weekend's defeat at Cagliari. The Inter injury list is not only long, but lustrous. Tonio Cassano, Diego Milito and the man who scored the vital away goal, Rodrigo Palacio, are among those currently absent. That leaves Stramaccioni with only Tomasso Rocchi as the only recognized striker in the Squad. The Veteran ex-Lazio skipper is a proven goal scorer and would enjoy a Final against the Club where he made his name and is one of their greatest ever goalscorers.
Roma caretaker boss, Andreazzoli has been tinkering and changing the lineup in matches played under him so far. His team's 2-1 win at Torino kept their European ambitions alive. Erik Lamela, Miralem Pjanic and Pablo Daniel Osvaldo were treated for minor knocks after the game in Turin, but should be fit in time for this crucial game.
Inter have the edge in Coppa Italia meetings. 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats is what the stats read in matches played against Roma. However, in the last 6 meetings in all competitions, the Nerrazuri have failed to register a victory over their rivals. 3 draws and 3 defeats tell the story of how Moratti's Inter have fared. They need big performances from the players available to turn this tie around. It be be a very difficult job because the players missing have been their very best this term. The likes of Fredy Guarin, Javier 'II TRATTORE' Zanetti and others must play the game of their lives. The tractor needs no extra motivation. Class is permanent.
Everyone or at least, most people want to see a DERBY DELLA CAPITALE Cup Final. Inter can spoil the party with a win tonight. Although it is unlikely, considering the number of players missing for the hosts. 'Er Pupone' Totti knows the weight of the task ahead of them. The Meazza has not been a happy hunting ground for Roma in years gone by. The co-Landlords of San Siro have denied the Giallorossi far too many titles in the last 8 years. Victory tonight will abate some of the misery. Both are looking to qualify for the Europa League. In the League, only one point separates both (Roma-6th, Inter-7th). The Milan club have experienced a free fall in the last three months. From Scudetto chasers to Europa League qualification contenders. Hard to take even for the most passionate Interisti. If all the players were fit, it would have been a very close match. The way it is now, anything other than a Roma triumph will be a big surprise. Football is an unpredictable sport..that's why we are LOVE with it. Blood and Tears will be shed today, Let's see who emerges with tears of joy.
PROBABLE LINEUPS
INTER-
Handanovic, ZANETTI, Chivu, Samuel, Periera, Guarin, Kovacic, Cambiasso, Kuzmanovic, Alvarez, ROCCHI
You can see for yourself how bad Inter have become since Mourinho left for pastures new. All the best players have moved on , leaving only a few experienced heads and youngsters who have only flattered to deceive. Some are coming through and it is only next season we will know if they are up to it.
ROMA-
Stekelenburg, Torosidis, Marquinhos, Cstan, Balzaretti, Florenzi, Perrota, Pjanic, Lamela, Osvaldo, TOTTI
Frightening line up. Enough said.
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