Como - Inter: Official Lineups, Kickoff Details and Live-Stream Notes Ahead of Coppa Italia Semi-Final First Leg

The latest match-day information for the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg sees Inter name Francesco Acerbi, Andy Diouf and Davide Frattesi in the starting lineup, a development that reshapes expectations for the Como - Inter tie. Lineup publication and streaming details have been circulated in recent coverage; some kick-off information differs between accounts and may evolve.

Como - Inter: Official lineups and what changed

Inter coach Cristian Chivu has selected a starting eleven that features Francesco Acerbi, Andy Diouf and Davide Frattesi. The selection required changes after the squad lost star strikers Lautaro Martinez and Ange-Yoan Bonny for this clash, forcing Chivu to rework his front options. Alessandro Bastoni retains a guaranteed starting berth, while Manuel Akanji has surrendered his place to veteran Francesco Acerbi, who returns to domestic action for the first time since mid-January.

Key defensive and midfield choices in the published lineup include Yann Bisseck starting on the right of Chivu’s back three, with Stefan de Vrij named among the substitutes. On the left flank, Carlos Augusto is preferred ahead of Federico Dimarco, with Dimarco offered rest amid a heavy fixture schedule. Matteo Darmian starts on the right wing in place of Luis Henrique. Hakan Calhanoglu is back in the starting XI for the first time since Inter’s 2-2 home draw against Napoli in early January. In central midfield Davide Frattesi starts alongside Petar Sucic, leaving Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the bench.

Kickoff times, venue notes and live-stream availability

Published lineups list the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg as kicking off at 21. 00 CET in Bodo for tonight’s fixture. Separate coverage lists the fixture kicking off at 3 p. m. ET on March 3 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia and notes that the match is available to live-stream for free on an Italian streaming platform. These differing kickoff and venue details appear across circulation and should be treated as subject to confirmation; match logistics may evolve.

Implications for the tie and what to watch

With Francesco Acerbi restored to the starting XI and Yann Bisseck deployed on the right of a back three, Inter’s defensive shape will be one of the main storylines in the Como - Inter first leg. The absence of the team’s key strikers has prompted a reshuffle up front, and midfield selection—especially the inclusion of Davide Frattesi alongside Petar Sucic—will influence how Inter balances control and forward momentum.

Inter’s cup run to this stage followed wins in earlier rounds, including a comfortable win over a second-tier opponent and a narrow victory in the subsequent round. Those results frame the semi-final pairing as a continuation of Inter’s cup journey under Chivu, albeit with enforced adjustments owing to unavailable forward options.

Practical notes for viewers and the record

• Official lineups for the first leg have been published and show the starters named above.
• Circulated kickoff and venue details differ between accounts; please treat timing and location as potentially changing.
• The match is noted as being accessible to stream for free on a geo-restricted Italian platform in some coverage; access limitations may apply outside Italy.

Recent updates indicate the named Inter starters and the referenced streaming availability; logistical details differ across accounts and may be clarified closer to kickoff. Further developments will affect tactical expectations and viewing arrangements.