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Coppa Italia: Inter vs Udinese – Lineups and TV Broadcast Info

UDINE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Milan Skriniar of FC Internazionale scores an own goal for the Udinese Calcio first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Coppa Italia: Inter vs Udinese – Lineups and TV Broadcast Info

Inter coach Simone Inzaghi is expected to rotate much of his squad for the Coppa Italia clash against Udinese, while still keeping a few regular starters in the lineup.

The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT at San Siro in Milan on December 19.

According to reports, Inzaghi may change up to eight players from Inter’s previous 6-0 win over Lazio. However, Hakan Calhanoglu and Alessandro Bastoni are likely to retain their starting spots.

Yann Bisseck is set to feature in defense alongside Matteo Darmian. Summer signing Josep Martinez is in line for his first start in goal since joining from Genoa.

With Nicolò Barella unavailable, Davide Frattesi is expected to take his place in midfield. Carlos Augusto will likely replace Federico Dimarco on the left wing.

For Udinese, 21-year-old goalkeeper Edoardo Piana may make his first-team debut. Iker Bravo is favored to partner Lorenzo Lucca in attack for the visitors.

Where to Watch

UK viewers can watch live on Premier Sports 1. In the US, the match will be streamed on Paramount+. Italian fans can tune in for free on Italia Uno.

Probable Lineups

Inter (3-5-2): Martinez; Darmian, Bisseck, Bastoni; Buchanan, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Carlos Augusto; Taremi, Arnautovic

Udinese (3-5-2): Piana; Kabasele, Bjiol, Tourè; Ebosse; Rui Modesto, Atta, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Kamara; Iker Bravo, Lucca

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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