ARTURO VIDAL NEWS

Unused against Empoli Vidal (flu) did not feature in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Inter.

Impact Vidal was available off the bench after missing some time with an illness, but the coach preferred giving minutes to Roberto Gagliardini and Matias Vecino. Vidal has featured just in six games so far, starting once. He has produced two goals, two assists, six shots and nine tackles. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Named to match-day squad Vidal (illness) will be an option off the bench against Empoli on Wednesday.

Impact Vidal has been in and out of the lineup due to injury all season. Even when fit, the midfielder has made just one start in five outings. Without a clear path to the starting XI, Vidal shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back against Empoli Vidal (flu) practiced fully Tuesday and should be available for Wednesday's match versus Empoli, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Vidal missed the previous game due to a late non-COVID illness, but he was able to return to fully training in the lead-up of the match. He could be given a shot if the coach decided to rotate the starters. He has posted two goals, two assists, six shots and nine tackles in six games (one start).

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with flu against Juventus Vidal will not be available for selection in Sunday's clash against Juventus after experiencing some flu-like symptoms.

Impact Vidal is yet to start a Serie A game this season, and Inter have the depth at central midfield to cope without him. His next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against Empoli.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal and assist during start Vidal recorded one goal and one assist during a 3-1 win Tuesday versus Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Despite not having any previous UEFA Champions League starts since 2020, Vidal helped the Inter Milan team log its first UCL win this year. He contributed to four goals across his last six league-based appearances. Vidal has more goal contributions than two of the team's primary central midfielders, Hakan Calhanoglu and Marcelo Brozovic.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clash of styles as defensive Juventus visits attacking Inter

Juventus ground out another 1-0 win at Zenit St. Petersburg this week but its defense will face a sterner test on Sunday against the stellar attack of Serie A champion Inter Milan...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi, Salah score 2 each in Champions League goal rush

There was a goal rush in the Champions League and it was no surprise to see Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah among the scorers

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Inter gets 1st Champions League win, beats Sheriff 3-1

Edin Džeko scored one goal and set up another as Inter Milan finally kick-started its Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Sheriff

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Will miss Lazio game Vidal will not be available Saturday against Lazio as he will head back to Italy during the night, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Vidal will remain in Milan without joining the team in Rome and will return in Tuesday's Champions League game versus Sheriff Tiraspol. He has mostly been a backup thus far, but he has managed to score once off the bench.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Shakhtar match Vidal (thigh) has been named in Inter's squad list to face Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday, Inter announced.

Impact Vidal has missed the past three games due to a thigh injury, but he is back earlier than expected. He will resume being the top back-up in the midfield. He has notched one goal, one assist, four shots and four tackles in four matches thus far.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Atalanta match Vidal (thigh) has yet to into full training and is not a lock to be back next week either, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Vidal will remain sidelined for the match against Atalanta as he is nursing an unspecified thigh problem. His absence has opened up minutes for Matias Vecino and Roberto Gagliardini behind the starters in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out for Fiorentina clash Vidal (thigh) has been diagnosed with a right thigh issue and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Inter announced.

Impact Vidal will skip the second game in a row due to a minor muscular problem and will try to recover ahead of the next couple of games. Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to be back in the XI after getting the day off against Bologna. Matias Vecino and Roberto Gagliardini will be the top backups in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Bologna Vidal is out for Saturday's match against Bologna due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Vidal was in the running to make the XI as the coach rotated the squad a bit, but instead it will be Matias Vecino replacing Hakan Calhanoglu in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Produces in Genoa game Vidal had two successful take-ons, created one chance, scored a goal and picked up an assist in 20 minutes in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Vidal made the most of his limited minutes, finding the target with a tap-in and also assisting Edin Dzeko with a quality cross. It could be tough for him to unseat the starter, but the good performance will likely guarantee consistent minutes, as long as he manages to stay healthy. Inter will face Verona away Friday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener

New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense off to a winning start with a 4-0 win at home to Genoa

AUGUST 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus shown red for horror kung-fu challenge as Chile's Vidal slams 'clown' Copa America referee ' Goal.com Gabriel Jesus has apologised for the horror challenge that saw him given his marching orders in Brazil's 1-0 win over Chile at the Copa America, with Arturo Vidal adding further co...

JULY 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Chile admits violation of virus protocols at Copa America

Chile’s soccer federation has admitted that members of its Copa America squad violated the tournament’s coronavirus protocols after a “barber” visited the players’ hotel in the Bra...

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Messi's Argentina draws 1-1 with Chile at Copa America

Argentina and Chile drew 1-1 in their Copa America opener despite an intense performance from Lionel Messi

JUNE 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Argentina draws after 7-month halt of World Cup qualifiers

Argentina and Chile have had a 1-1 draw in their first World Cup qualifying game in seven months

JUNE 4, 2021 • Associated Press

South America restarts World Cup qualifying amid COVID rise

This week marks the return of South American World Cup qualifiers after a seven-month interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

JUNE 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Hospitalized due to COVID Vidal has contracted Coronavirus during his time with the Chilean national team and has been hospitalized for a severe form of tonsillitis, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Vidal will miss the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will try to recuperate in time for the start of Copa America.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature versus Udinese Vidal (knee) was an unused sub in Sunday's 5-1 win over Udinese.

Impact Vidal recovered enough to make the bench following a bout with knee soreness, but he did not feature. He concludes his campaign with one goal, one assist, ten chances created and 27 tackles in 23 games (14 starts).

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available versus Udinese Vidal (knee) practiced fully late in the week and is set to be called up for Sunday's match against Udinese, Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Vidal has been trending in the right direction in the past ten days, but is unlikely to see enough minutes to be relevant fantasy-wise coming off lingering knee soreness. He has tallied one goal, one assist, 27 tackles and 29 interceptions in 23 appearances so far.

MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Juventus Vidal (knee) practiced partially with the rest of his teammates Friday, but he will not make the trip to Turin Saturday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Vidal is improving but will sit out the eighth match in a row because of a bulky knee. He has a shot to be back for the final match. Inter will rely on their other options in the midfield in this one.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely stay sidelined Vidal (knee) has yet to resume practicing fully and he is a long-shot to make the bench for Saturday's clash with Juventus, Corriere dello Sport reports.

Impact Vidal seems destined to remain on the shelf due to knee soreness that has affected him after surgery. Roberto Gagliardini, Stefano Sensi and Matias Vecino have gotten run in recent matches, but the starters Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic and Christian Eriksen could all be deployed in this one.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE