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How Inter won the Serie A title, transforming treble disappointment into domestic domination

Inter Milan has transformed last season's disappointment into domination in Italy this year

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Picks up new calf injury Calhanoglu has been diagnosed with a soleus strain in his left calf, Inter announced.

Impact Calhanoglu was technically available but went unused versus Torino, as he was already hurting. He's set to miss at least the next two tilts versus Parma and Lazio, Sky Italy relayed. Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will absorb his workload in the midfield.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assist, season-high interceptions Calhanoglu assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-3 win against Como. In addition, he was given a yellow ca...

Impact Calhanoglu contributed at both ends of the pitch, registering an assist from his only chance created on the night to make it back to back assists and three goal contributions across his last two games. Defensively he was even more impressive, leading his side in both tackles and interceptions with four of each, the latter being a season high for him.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Conte is never one to sit still. He's hinting at a Napoli exit and a return to the Italy job

Win and then move on to the next challenge

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Goal, assist Sunday Calhanoglu scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 5-2 win over Roma.

Impact Calhanoglu would add two goal contributions to his tally in Inter's massive win Sunday, scoring first in extra time of the first half before assisting on Marcus Thuram's goal in the 55th minute. This gives the midfielder three goal contributions in his past three appearances, earning a goal just two appearances ago. He has nine goals and three assists this campaign, now with one more goal contribution than last season.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Decent showing in Fiorentina tilt Calhanoglu (thigh) created two scoring chances and had four crosses (three accurate), one corner and one tackle (one won) in 69 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.

Impact Calhanoglu was able to start and play most of the game in his return and put up okay numbers, although he snapped an ongoing six-match streak with at least one shot. Instead, this marked his seventh straight appearance with at least one key pass, amassing 15, one cross, racking up 25 (11 accurate), and one corner, for a total of 15. He has also scored twice and notched eight tackles (three won) and 15 attempts (five on target) during that stretch.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Fiorentina Calhanoglu (thigh) has returned to full training shortly after the previous game and will be in contention to start against Fiorentina on Sunday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Calhanoglu has quickly shaken off his latest minor muscular problem and will duel with Petar Sucic to get the nod in the midfield, since Henrikh Mkhitaryan (thigh) is unavailable. He has made just two cameos since early January due to multiple injuries. He has recorded at least one shot, amassing 15 (five on target), one key pass, totaling 13, and one cross, racking up 21 (eight accurate) in his last six outings, scoring twice and assisting once.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers another muscular injury Calhanoglu has been diagnosed with a mild right adductor strain, Inter announced.

Impact Calhanoglu was oddly unused in the Milan clash, but the reason was injury-related, even though he made the bench. According to Sky Italy, He's currently expected to miss Saturday's home game versus Atalanta and try to return against either Fiorentina or Roma, but he might be held out until he's 100 since he has dealt with a few problems in recent weeks. Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Petar Sucic will continue filling in for him.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins Derby della Madonnina 1-0 to cut Inter's lead in Serie A to 7 points

AC Milan isn’t ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Converts penalty in Genoa game Calhanoglu (quad) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in 31 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Calhanoglu made the most of his minutes by drilling a spot-kick and sealing the deal in the second half. It's his ninth goal in the season, eight of which in domestic play. He'll be a fixture of the formation if he manages to stay healthy, which hasn't been the case in the last couple of months. He has logged at least one shot and one cross in his last six appearances, amassing 15 attempts (five on target) and 21 deliveries (eight accurate), scoring twice and adding 13 key passes and 14 corners over that span.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run and Inter 13 points clear in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season with the last kick of the match has ended Napoli’s winless run

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Calhanoglu (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Genoa.

Impact Calhanoglu is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Genoa. The midfielder is in better shape after sitting out three matches with a quad ailment but will likely be eased back into action, especially considering he previously missed a month with a calf injury. He remains an undisputed starter when fully fit and could reclaim his spot soon. Henrikh Mkhitaryan continues to start in his place in midfield.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Genoa contest Calhanoglu (quad) has been practicing fully since after the Bodo/Glimt bout and is poised to return versus Genoa on Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Calhanoglu is in better shape after sitting out three tilts because of a quad ailment and will likely begin on the bench, considering he previously missed a month because of a calf injury. He has registered at least one shot, one chance created and one cross in his last five appearances, scoring and assisting once over that span.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for Bodo/Glimt match Calhanoglu (quad) trained only partially Monday and won't return in Tuesday's return leg versus Bodo/Glimt, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Calhanoglu needs a little more time to shake off a quad issue and is expected back for the Genoa clash. Henrikh Mkhitaryan or Petar Sucic will join Piotr Zielinski and Nicolo Barella in the midfield in relief.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Completes suspension Calhanoglu (quad) cleared a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Calhanoglu will be eligible to play versus Genoa, while he missed the recent UEFA Champions League tilt because of a quad problem. The coach sounded optimistic about his availability for Tuesday in his post-game remarks, but Calhanoglu be evaluated in the next couple of days to determine his status and prospective playing time.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan goes 10 points clear in Serie A, Juventus in crisis after another defeat

Substitutes Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Manuel Akanji have scored late for Inter Milan to stretch its Serie A lead with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Lecce

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Inter left furious as UEFA ignore complaint over Bodo/Glimt pitch as Lautaro Martinez suffers injury in Champions League defeat

Inter have been left furious regarding the playing conditions at the Aspmyra Stadion following their 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Gli...

FEBRUARY 19 • goal

Inter left furious as UEFA ignore complaint over Bodo/Glimt pitch as Lautaro Martinez suffers injury in Champions League defeat

Will miss Bodo/Glimt clash Calhanoglu won't play versus Bodo/Glimt because of quad muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Calhanoglu suffered a muscular ailment and won't be risked, considering he recently missed time with a calf problem. He'll have a week to get healthy for the return leg since he's suspended for the next Serie A game. Piotr Zielinski will continue anchoring the midfield, with two among Nicolo Barella, Petar Sucic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan next to him.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Lecce contest Calhanoglu (calf) had four shots, one key pass and two crosses (zero accurate) and collected his fifth yellow card in 36 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Juventus.

Impact Calhanoglu had a good shift off the bench after missing several games because of a calf injury, helping a late surge even though he wasn't directly involved in the goals. However, he won't be an option versus Lecce next Saturday because of yellow-card accumulation. Petar Sucic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi will fill in for him and Nicolo Barella (suspension) in the next domestic bout, while Calhanoglu will likely get more run in the two Bodo/Glimt tilts. He has tallied at least one shot, one chance crated and one cross in five consecutive displays.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Juventus Calhanoglu (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Juventus.

Impact Calhanoglu is back on the bench for Saturday's clash against Juventus after recovering from a calf strain that sidelined him for seven matches. The midfielder returns to the squad but could be eased back into action, with Petar Sucic starting alongside Piotr Zielinski and Nicolo Barella in midfield.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

On track to return versus Juventus Calhanoglu (calf) worked regularly in practice Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Calhanoglu has healed up from a calf strain that sidelined him for seven fixtures and will be back against Juventus barring a setback. It remains to be seen whether he'll recapture his significant role immediately or if the coach will be cautious. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has absorbed his minutes for the most part. Calhanoglu has logged at least one shot, one key pass and one cross in each of his last four displays, totaling 10 attempts (two on target), 11 chances created and 16 deliveries (eight accurate) and scoring and assisting once over that span.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid, Chelsea return to Champions League with rookie coaches in season of firings

Real Madrid and Chelsea resume in the Champions League this week after the winter break with new coaches working in the competition for the first time

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Inter Milan has 70% chance of Serie A title after becoming winter champion

Inter Milan has a 70% chance of winning Serie A according to history

JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Will miss multiple matches Calhanoglu has been diagnosed with a left calf strain, Inter announced.

Impact Calhanoglu is tentatively expected to sit out at least three weeks, but he'll take further tests later on, Sky Italy reported. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Petar Sucic and Davide Frattesi will likely all enjoy an uptick in minutes considering the upcoming busy schedule.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Inter-Napoli draw leaves Serie A title race open. AC Milan extends unbeaten run to 18 matches

Serie A leader Inter Milan and defending champion Napoli drew 2-2 in the Italian league

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

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