Casadei Faces Late Challenge for Torino’s Match Against Inter
Cesare Casadei will not participate in Torino’s upcoming match against Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. The game is set to take place today at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) at the U-Power Stadium in Monza.
Casadei’s Absence and Torino’s Challenges
Casadei, who was expected to play a key role in midfield, is facing flu symptoms. His withdrawal adds to Torino’s growing list of injuries, with ten players now ruled out of the match.
- Giovanni Simeone
- Ardian Ismajli
- Gvidas Gineitis
- Ivan Ilic
- Zakaria Aboukhlal
- Niels Nkounkou
- Cristiano Biraghi
- Perr Schuurs
- Zanos Savva
Head coach Marco Baroni faces a significant challenge as his squad prepares for this important match. Despite the absences, recent signings Luca Marianucci, Rafa Obrador, Matteo Prati, and Sandro Kulenovic will travel to Monza.
Match Format and Implications
The Coppa Italia quarter-final between Torino and Inter will not involve extra time. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, the winner will be determined through a penalty shoot-out.
The victorious team will advance to the semi-finals, where they will face either Napoli or Como.
This match is particularly notable as it is being played on neutral ground due to San Siro’s preparations for the upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
Torino’s Squad for the Match
Here is the current Torino squad lineup for the match against Inter:
- Goalkeepers: Israel, Paleari, Siviero
- Defenders: Coco, Ebosse, Lazaro, Marianucci, Maripan, Nkounkou, Obrador, Pedersen
- Midfielders: Anjorin, Ilkhan, Perciun, Prati, Tameze, Vlasic
- Forwards: Adams, Kulenovic, Njie, Zapata
The match is critical for Torino as they aim for success in this prestigious competition.
