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The Round of 16 in the Coppa Italia kicked off with goals and excitement. In Milan, Fonseca’s team swiftly dispatched Sassuolo in just 30 minutes. A brace from Chukwueze, followed by goals from Reijnders and Leao, effectively ended the match before it began. The Rossoneri's dominant 6-1 victory showcased their strength, exorcising the ghost of past struggles against Sassuolo, who had won or drawn three of their last five visits to San Siro. The win secures Milan’s place in the next round and gives Fonseca room to rotate players ahead of their upcoming Serie A clash with Atalanta.
Bologna also delivered a commanding performance with a 4-0 victory over Monza. Castro was the star of the night, contributing three assists and a goal. However, the win was slightly overshadowed by concerns for Dallinga, Orsolini, and Ferguson, with the latter two leaving the field with knocks, making them doubtful for Bologna’s next Serie A match against Juventus.
The Coppa Italia Round of 16 isn’t over yet, as tonight brings a Tuscan derby at the Franchi in Florence. Just days after Edoardo Bove’s health scare on the same pitch (with the midfielder now recovering at Careggi Hospital), Fiorentina returns to action against Empoli, with the player’s blessing.
Tomorrow, attention shifts to the highly anticipated clash between Lazio and Napoli. Lazio, still bitter from their controversial loss to Parma, will aim to bounce back, while Conte’s Napoli plans to rotate their squad, giving fringe players a chance to shine while still pushing for a win to advance in the competition.
The remaining fixtures will be played in a couple of weeks: Juventus-Cagliari (December 17), Atalanta-Cesena and Roma-Sampdoria (December 18), and Inter-Udinese (December 19).
