AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli admits Mario Mandzukic is an injury doubt for their Coppa Italia tie with Inter Milan.
The former Juventus striker made his Milan debut on Saturday, in the Rossoneri's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.
Pioli previewed the Inter encounter: “The Coppa Italia is a separate competition, which is easier to prepare for being sudden death, whether 90 minutes or 120, it's a single match.
“It's a different competition which we really care about, but the league is a different story, the next derby will be next month, with other important games before it. It's an important quarter-final, we need to face it in the best way.
“As always there are opponents to face, dangerous opponents, we are determined to bounce back. The Coppa Italia is a competition we care about and aim to win, because in the end all the big teams in the league find themselves in these positions. We weren't particularly lucky in the draw because we are in the toughest brunch, but if you want to win the Coppa, you have to face everyone.
“As for injuries, Bennacer is feeling better but he won't be available until next Saturday in Bologna, Calhanoglu is still not ready and we've had issues with Mandzukic Tonali and Kalulu following Saturday's match and we'll have to wait till tomorrow to see if they'll be available for the derby."
