Inter’s Coppa Italia Success: Aidoo’s Debut and Inzaghi’s Strategic Triumph

Inter Milan successfully secured their place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Udinese. This win marks Inter’s 41st quarter-final appearance in 49 attempts, a significant improvement from last year’s unexpected elimination by Bologna.

The match highlighted the depth of Simone Inzaghi’s squad, with reserve players Arnautovic and Asllani scoring the decisive goals. Bisseck also impressed in a central defensive role, showcasing the team’s versatility.

A notable moment came with the professional debut of Mike Aidoo, born in 2005, making him the youngest player on the field. In a striking contrast, Aidoo faced off against Isaak Touré, the tallest player in Serie A at 2.06 meters, demonstrating the diverse physical attributes within the league.

Inzaghi’s strategy of utilizing his entire squad is paying dividends. Inter has an impressive record of 17 out of 22 outfield players scoring this season, leading the top five European leagues in this statistic.

With this victory, Inter Milan remains in contention for all five competitions they entered this season: Serie A, Coppa Italia, Italian Super Cup, Champions League, and the Club World Cup. This achievement is shared only with Juventus in Italy, underlining Inter’s ambitions for a highly successful season.