Inter beat Torino 2-1 to reach the Coppa Italia semi-finals as Carlos Augusto praised the squad and youth prospects. Rotation underlined Inter’s depth, so punters can still favour Inter to progress or to win with a -0.5 Asian handicap; for the next league trip to Sassuolo consider a cautious Inter win or draw/no-lose market if rotation continues.
Carlos Augusto hails Inter Milan after Coppa Italia quarter-final win over Torino
Match summary — Inter march on despite rotation
Carlos Augusto praised Inter Milan’s collective display after a 2-1 Coppa Italia quarter-final win over Torino. The victory extended Inter’s winning run in all competitions and demonstrated the squad depth coach Cristian Chivu can call upon when rotating players across a congested schedule.
Goals and key moments
Ange-Yoan Bonny opened the scoring late in the first half, with Andy Diouf doubling the lead early in the second. Torino’s Sandro Kulenovic pulled one back shortly before the hour, but the visitors could not force a comeback as Inter held on to progress.
Lineup changes and rotation
Chivu rested several first-team stars, handing starts to squad players and youth prospects. Carlos Augusto came back into the starting XI in place of Alessandro Bastoni and operated on the wing, a role in which he said he felt more comfortable. Despite the changes, Inter dominated large spells of the tie and controlled the tempo.
Youngsters step up
Primavera duo Issiaka Kamate and Matteo Cocchi both started, with Kamate providing the assist for Bonny’s opener. Augusto singled out the youngsters for praise, noting their readiness and contribution when called upon.
Context and run of form
Inter had arrived in confident mood following a recent league win and a comprehensive 5-1 victory in the previous cup round. The result over Torino also continued Inter’s strong recent record against the same opponents and lifted the team’s momentum ahead of a crucial league trip.
Next up: must-win trip to Sassuolo
Inter now face a must-win away Serie A match at Sassuolo. Squad rotation and fixture congestion will be factors for team selection, but the cup win reinforces belief within the camp.
Betting implications
Inter’s depth and control in the cup suggest they remain favourites in knockout ties; backing Inter to progress or to win with a -0.5 Asian handicap is a reasonable option for punters.
For the upcoming league fixture at Sassuolo, consider cautious markets (Inter win or no-lose/draw-no-bet) if rotation persists; monitor the confirmed lineup before committing to over/under totals.
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