Lazio needed a 95^th minute equaliser and penalties to get the better of Siena on Beppe Iachini’s debut in the Coppa Italia Fifth Round tie.

Modibo Diakite is making his seasonal debut for Lazio in this afternoon’s Coppa Italia tie against Siena.

The stopper has been named in the starting line-up of the Italian Cup last 16 encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.

Andrea Stramaccioni praised Rodrigo Palacio’s performance as a goalkeeper, while Andrea Mandorlini criticised Verona’s misfiring strikers.

Inter beat Hellas Verona 2-0 with Fredy Guarin scoring one and creating another, but Luca Castellazzi was stretchered off and Rodrigo Palacio had to play in goal!

Inter have Cristian Chivu Antonio Cassano and Rodrigo Palacio against the only Serie B side left in the Coppa Italia this evening, as Hellas Verona visit San Siro

New Siena Coach Beppe Iachini is thrown straight in at the deep end tomorrow in a Coppa Italia trip to Lazio. “The situation is not easy.”

Udinese boss Francesco Guidolin has admitted that the Coppa Italia needs spicing up to increase its popularity.

Speaking on the eve of his side’s encounter against Fiorentina, the tactician argued that the competition needs reviving.

Vincenzo Montella has admitted that he is desperate to lift the Coppa Italia trophy with Fiorentina this season.

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has reflected on 2012, declaring it a 'lavish year' for the Partenopei.

The San Paolo club competed in the Champions League and won the Coppa Italia this year, and the owner has admitted that it has been a superb 12 months.

Massimiliano Allegri complimented Reggina and Coach Davide Dionigi on their performance after Milan set up a Coppa Quarter-Final tie with Juventus.