Inter boss Roberto Mancini insists that reaching the Coppa Italia Final is a priority, even though the Scudetto race is nearing its climax.
The Nerazzurri know that a win over Siena on Sunday will see them secure the all-important League title, but they are also just one game away from a fourth consecutive Coppa Italia Final.
The first leg of the semi-final against Lazio ended in a stalemate at San Siro, so there’s everything to play for at the Stadio Olimpico tonight.
“Getting to the Coppa Italia Final is our main focus and we will do everything to win this game, even if a few players will be rested,” Mancini stressed.
“Coming after a defeat, it is always good to get straight back out there and to return to winning ways and there is no better chance than a Cup semi-final.”
Mancio concluded with a brief hint at his team selection for this evening’s battle against a Lazio side determined to enter the UEFA Cup via the back door.
“Some players will be given a rest and others will start on the bench,” he revealed.
“But amongst the players who take to the field there will be some of the lads who played against Milan.”
Lazio (probable): Ballotta; De Silvestri, Siviglia, Cribari, Zauri; Dabo, Ledesma, Behrami; Pandev, Bianchi, Rocchi
Inter (probable): Toldo; Burdisso, Rivas, Materazzi, Maxwell; Solari, Vieira, Pelè, Cesar; Jimenez, Suazo
