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Inter Milan bids emotional farewell to 4 veterans as contracts expire

Inter Milan has parted ways with four key players

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Records seven clearances Acerbi recorded one tackle (one won) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Acerbi made his first start since returning from a thigh injury and put in a solid defensive performance against Lecce on Wednesday, registering one tackle, seven clearances, and two blocks. The center-back benefited from a congested schedule to earn a starting spot, but competition remains fierce with Yann Aurel Bisseck and Stefan De Vrij.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub against Bologna Acerbi (thigh) wasn't fielded during Sunday's 3-1 victory over Bologna.

Impact Acerbi returned to the bench after skipping two contests, but the gaffer continued to roll with Manuel Akanji and Yann Aurell Bisseck, which might be the go-to configuration going forward, although Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij should still get some chances because of the packed schedule.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Sunday Acerbi (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's meeting with Bologna.

Impact Acerbi may see limited minutes on the field before returning to contention for a starting spot with Yann Aurel Bisseck and Stefan De Vrij. The experienced center-back will be reliable for defensive production if he plays, having averaged 5.3 clearances and 1.4 interceptions per game this season, considering Serie A and UCL action.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Primed to be back versus Bologna Acerbi (thigh) reprised practicing with the group Monday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Acerbi has recovered from a thigh injury that sidelined him for two matches and will resume alternating with Yann Aurel Bisseck and Stefan De Vrij in the middle of the defense. He has started in five of six matches before getting hurt, registering 27 clearances, seven interceptions and two blocks and contributing to clean sheets.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss a few weeks Acerbi has been diagnosed with a right thigh strain, Inter announced.

Impact Acerbi will be sidelined for three to four weeks after exiting early versus Liverpool. Inter will turn to Yann Aurel Bisseck and Stefan De Vrij at the position in the upcoming matches.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan suffers early injuries in Champions League clash with Liverpool

Inter Milan faced early challenges in its Champions League match against Liverpool

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Injured against Liverpool Acerbi was forced off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Acerbi was brought off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash, being forced off after a sprint. The defender was unable to carry on and immediately signaled to the bench that he needed to come off. Yann Aurel Bisseck came on to replace him and would figure as the starting option moving forward.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper in Como meeting Acerbi assisted once to go with seven clearances, one block and one interception in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Como.

Impact Acerbi had an ordinary day in the back, as Como weren't too threatening. He was credited with an assist for grazing the ball with his head on a corner kick before Marcus Thuram tucked it home. He has started over Yann Aurel Bisseck in four of the last five matches. He has registered at least one interception and one clearance in his last seven appearances, piling up 11 and 34 respectively and logging four tackles (two won) and six blocks and contributing to four clean sheets over that span.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helps stifle Roma Acerbi drew two fouls and had two clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Acerbi didn't have a dominant display but did a little bit of everything in the back. He has rotated consistently with Stefan De Vrij in recent games. He has posted two or more clearances and at least one block in his last four appearances, amassing 23 and seven, respectively, and adding four tackles (all won) and seven interceptions, with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive impact in win Acerbi had one tackle (one won), three clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 3-0 victory versus Slavia Prague.

Impact Acerbi racked up a variety of stats, including a season-high 89 accurate passes given his team's high possession in the second UCL week. He has been part of a rotation alongside players like Manuel Akanji and Stefan de Vrij lately. Still, the veteran has played more than 80 minutes in each of his last five appearances, managing to stay consistent in terms of passing and defensive numbers.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter signs Akanji on loan from Manchester City to tackle defensive issues

Inter Milan has signed versatile defender Manuel Akanji on loan from Manchester City as it looks to strengthen its backline following a 2-1 loss to Udinese in Serie A at the weeken...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Which 10 teams have the best odds to win the 2026 World Cup, one year out?

The 2026 Fifa World Cup is one out, so which teams have the best chance of bringing home the trophy?

JUNE 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Which 10 teams have the best odds to win the 2026 World Cup, one year out?

Acerbi's refusal makes it unclear who will mark Haaland for Italy in key World Cup qualifier

Francesco Acerbi was supposed to mark Erling Haaland but turned down the callup from Italy

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Inter Milan stuns Barcelona in epic comeback, returns to Champions League final

Barcelona’s return to the Champions League final will have to wait. Here’s how Tuesday’s epic semifinal second leg shook out.

MAY 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Inter Milan stuns Barcelona in epic comeback, returns to Champions League final

Last-minute goal to clinch final Acerbi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 4-3 victory over Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.

Impact For the 2024-25 Champions League's semifinals, Acerbi has struggled and excelled. Even though defense is his bread and butter, he is part of a defensive trio responsible for six goals conceded between two legs. Yet for each of them, Acerbi directly contributed to a goal, including the last-minute equalizer he scored from Inter Milan's win Tuesday. Acerbi will enter the 2025 Champions League Final with 47 clearances, 10 interceptions, and six blocks alongside two G/A.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter stuns Barcelona with improbable comeback to reach another Champions League final

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time in another rollercoaster encounter to reach a second Champions League final in three years

MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches rare assist Acerbi assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Acerbi had plenty of work to handle against Barcelona, but still managed to move forward to find an assist, finding Denzel Dumfries in the 21st minute. This was a rare assist for the defender, with it being his first UCL assist and first UCL goal contribution of the campaign. He also added a tackle, one interception and six clearances in the defense.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominant against Atalanta Acerbi recorded one tackle (one won), nine clearances, three blocks and three interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Acerbi shut down Mateo Retegui and the other vaunted Atalanta attackers and filled it up in the back, furnishing arguably his best display of the season. He has started every game since shaking off his latest injury and has notched six tackles (four won), six interceptions, 24 clearances and six blocks in the last five, helping keep two clean sheets.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven clearances against Napoli Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Acerbi turned in another busy showing, containing Romelu Lukaku and the other Napoli forwards for the most part, but the Inter rearguard couldn't finish the job and gave up a late goal. He has started in four straight matches after getting healthy, totaling seven tackles (six won), four interceptions, 23 clearances and four blocks.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Genoa match Acerbi had three tackles (three won), four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Acerbi drew his first start over Stefan de Vrij and had a shut-down showing in a relatively easy match-up. He has tallied six tackles (five won), three interceptions, 16 clearances and two blocks in three matches since returning from injury.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP versus Milan Acerbi (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Acerbi was fit after a small setback but wasn't fielded in the crunch game. He'll likely resume rotating with Stefan de Vrij sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available as expected Acerbi (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's Milan Derby.

Impact Acerbi returns for the first time since November following a multi-month absence. The defender will be eased back into action from the bench if called upon Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for derby with Milan Acerbi (thigh) has ramped in training and is poised to be an option versus Milan, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Acerbi sat out the last three matches due to discomfort and lack of conditioning stemming from a previous injury. He'll most likely begin on the bench and see minutes only if necessary on Sunday. He hasn't featured in over two months. He has recorded six interceptions, six clearances and one block in his last five appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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