Inter coach Cristian Chivu emphasizes that tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final against Como will be an ‘all or nothing’ showdown, as his team aims for the Double.
The match is set to kick off at San Siro at 20:00 UK time (21:00 CEST).
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The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw in Como on March 3, making this match crucial. If the score is still level after 90 minutes, the game will proceed to extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shootout.
The winner will face either Atalanta or Lazio in the Final on May 13.
Chivu prepares for Inter-Como clash
COMO, ITALY – MARCH 03: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu during the Coppa Italia match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on March 03, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
“This is one of our objectives, and we recognize the significance of this game. We’ll give our all as it’s an ‘all or nothing’ situation today, with a place in the Final up for grabs,” Chivu stated to Sport Mediaset.
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“Both teams will face challenges, as we’ve seen in every encounter with Como—they are well-organized, can adapt their style, and are versatile.”
Inter previously faced Como at the Stadio Sinigaglia in Serie A on April 12, where they came back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 4-3 victory, extending their lead to 12 points at the top of the table.
COMO, ITALY – APRIL 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu shouts during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on April 12, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Denzel Dumfries scored two goals in that match, though he is on the bench for tonight’s game, with Luis Henrique taking his place.
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As Inter leads the league table by a substantial 12 points, the team is poised to achieve the Double, conquering both the Scudetto and Coppa Italia in the same season.
“From the beginning, we aimed to instill consistency in our performance, ensuring competitiveness until the end and granting ourselves the chance to achieve significant goals as the season comes to a close,” Chivu added. “We’ve reached this point, and we are prepared to fight until the end.”