Snow hampering Juve and Milan Cup preparations

MILAN: Snow allowing, holders Juventus will go up against Atalanta in the Italian Cup semi-last second leg on Wednesday with AC Milan hoping to finish their Roman triumph against Lazio, reports BSS. 

Italy has been held by snow and frigid climate as of late. 

Juventus and Atalanta's Serie A diversion in Turin on Sunday was put off in light of the conditions, with more snowfall anticipated in northern Italy amid the week. 

The capital was not saved either with uncommon snowfall incapacitating Rome on Monday, a day after AC Milan beat Roma 2-0 in Serie A. 

Gennaro Gattuso's Milan stayed in the capital in front of the midweek amusement against Lazio — in the event that they win, they will be back in Rome for the last on May 9. 

"Lazio are a troublesome side to handle, they are set-up well with quality players, we must be watchful," said Gattuso. 

Five-time champs Milan — who last held on high the Cup in 2003 — were held 0-0 by Lazio in the principal leg in the San Siro yet have been supported by Sunday night's win in the Stadio Olimpico. 

Three in succession holders Juventus are pushing for a thirteenth title and have a 1-0 lead from the principal leg on account of Gonzalo Higuain's third-minute objective in Bergamo. 

With a crucial Champions League most recent 16 second leg one week from now against Tottenham at Wembley, Higuain is probably not going to be gambled in the wake of getting a lower leg sprain in the derby prevail upon Torino seven days back. 

Juan Cuadrado and Federico Bernardeschi are additionally still out, with Paulo Dybala named on the seat before Sunday's put off amusement. 

Atalanta — whose lone Cup triumph return in 1963 — thumped out Serie A pioneers Napoli on the way to the semi-finals. 

Milan are on a 12-coordinate unbeaten run, including five wins on the run in all rivalries, and are currently back in dispute for a Champions League spot. 

Lazio have won the Cup six times, most as of late in 2013, and are additionally riding high subsequent to climbing to third in Serie A with a 3-0 prevail upon Sassuolo on Sunday. 

The two sides were not able prepare outside on Monday as a result of the climate, much to Gattuso's dissatisfaction. 

"We're somewhat irritated: snow hadn't been found in Rome for a considerable length of time. We've worked in the rec center, however I'd have favored us to take a shot at the pitch," said Gattuso. 

"We should recoup our vitality and consider our up and coming recreations. We will play each three days." 

Italian Cup, semi-last, second leg installations (all circumstances GMT): 

Juventus v Atalanta (1630) 

Juventus lead 1-0 from the primary leg 

Lazio v AC Milan (1945)