Inter's 5-1 Coppa Italia rout over Venezia highlights squad depth and attacking form; punters may favour backing Inter to progress in the cup and to score multiple goals in upcoming ties, while betting on Marcus Thuram or Ange‑Yoan Bonny to score looks attractive given their form.
Inter 5-1 Venezia: Dominant Coppa Italia Display at San Siro
Inter dismantled the last remaining Serie B side in the Coppa Italia with a comprehensive 5-1 victory over Venezia at San Siro. Marcus Thuram scored a brace, while Andy Diouf, Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange‑Yoan Bonny also found the net. Richie Sagrado pulled one back for Venezia with a deflected effort that wrong-footed the defence.
Thuram and Bonny Lead the Charge
Marcus Thuram underlined his importance up front, not only with goals but with a committed performance that emphasised Inter’s collective attitude. “Aside from the goals, the important thing was the attitude and the overall approach that we took,” Thuram said. Ange‑Yoan Bonny celebrated his strike and praised the team’s work rate: “The team worked really hard, I am very happy to have scored a goal this evening.”
Depth on Display: Senior Debuts and Squad Options
Manager handed senior debuts to Matteo Cocchi, Leonardo Bovo and Matteo Spinaccè, promoting from the Under-23s and reinforcing the club’s strength in depth. Inter now look to a squad of 23–24 high-level players supplemented by promising youngsters, giving the coach multiple rotation options across Serie A, the Champions League and the Coppa Italia.
What This Means for the Coppa Italia Quarter-Finals
The win advances Inter to the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, where they will face either Roma or Torino — opponents to be confirmed on January 13. The manner of victory sends a warning to future rivals: Inter can rotate without losing potency, particularly in attack.
Betting Takeaways and Tactical Notes
From a betting perspective, Inter’s attacking depth and form make them strong favourites to progress in cup ties and an appealing option for goals markets (over 1.5/2.5 goals). Marcus Thuram and Ange‑Yoan Bonny look like attractive options in anytime scorer markets; however, bettors should factor in rotation risk when Inter prioritise fixtures in Serie A or Europe.
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