Inter Milan Team News Page 3 - Soccer

Hakan Calhanoglu - Appears off bench in friendly Calhanoglu (calf) returned to action as a substitute for Turkiye in Monday's friendly win over North Macedonia.

Impact Calhanoglu is most likely ready to start and should captain his national team in the summer competition, offering a steady source of passing and ball recovery stats in holding midfield. His eventual addition to the initial lineup will lead to reduced involvement for Salih Ozcan and possibly Orkun Kokcu. In addition to his open play value, Calhanoglu is a solid set-piece taker, having scored five times from the penalty spot for Inter Milan in 2025/26 while also delivering corners and free kicks for both club and country. During the World Cup qualifying stage, he recorded one goal and four assists throughout seven games.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Will captain Turkiye Calhanoglu (calf) has been named in Turkiye's World Cup squad and will captain the side throughout the competition despite managing a small injury ahead of the tournament.

Impact Calhanoglu ended the Serie A season with nine goals and four assists across 22 appearances in the Italian top flight for Inter Milan, continuing to establish himself as one of the most complete deep-lying playmakers in European football with his ability to score, create and dictate the tempo of matches. Calhanoglu is being monitored carefully ahead of the tournament but his importance to Turkiye's system makes him effectively irreplaceable, with coach Montella's entire midfield structure built around his ability to control possession and distribute with precision. Calhanoglu heads into the World Cup as the most important player in the squad with Ardu Guler and the creative and spiritual heartbeat of a Turkiye side with genuine ambitions of making a deep run in the competition.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco Hits Back At Critics After Serie A MVP Season

Federico Dimarco has hit back at critics who claimed he was "finished" after Inter's disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

MAY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco Hits Back At Critics After Serie A MVP Season

Denzel Dumfries - Expected World Cup starter Dumfries has been named in Ronald Koeman's squad for the 2026 World Cup and is expected to start at right-back for the Netherlands, arriving at the tournament after a season disrup...

Impact Dumfries managed five goals and one assist alongside 24 tackles and nine interceptions across 25 appearances including 19 starts this season, numbers that would have been considerably higher had he been able to stay fit throughout the campaign. When available, the right-back remained one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs in European football, combining powerful forward runs, quality delivery from wide areas and an imposing aerial presence that makes him a genuine threat from set pieces and open play alike. His ability to get to the byline and deliver dangerous crosses into the box gives the Netherlands an additional weapon on the right flank. At international level, Dumfries is one of the most important players in manager Ronald Koeman's system, with his overlapping runs and combination play with the wide forwards capable of unlocking even the most organized defensive blocks. His heading ability in both penalty areas adds a physical dimension to his game that makes him difficult to handle for opposing defenders and attackers alike. Arriving fresh from a title-winning season with Inter Milan despite the injury disruptions, Dumfries will be motivated to deliver a commanding performance in what shapes up as one of the most important tournaments of his international career.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Will miss World Cup De Vrij hasn't been selected for the World Cup "because he will need 12/14 days to recover from a strain, maybe longer, and he hadn't played a lot lately," coach Ronald Koeman anno...

Impact De Vrij was on the bubble, and a minor but untimely muscular problem won't allow him to participate in the competition. He'll easily shake it off during the summer. It remains to be seen whether he'll stay at Inter, as his contract is about to run out, but he's in talks with his current team.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Conte confirms he is leaving Napoli after 2 years in charge, no hint at Italy job

Antonio Conte has confirmed he is leaving Napoli after two years during which he led the team back to the Serie A title

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Como caps stunning rise with a Champions League spot as Milan and Juventus miss out

Como’s remarkable rise continues as Cesc Fàbregas’ team qualifies for the Champions League along with Roma on the last day of the Serie A season

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Petar Sucic - Solid display in Bologna tilt Sucic created one scoring chance and registered two crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (two won) and one clearance Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Sucic had a nice two-way display in the season finale, capping off a satisfying campaign during which he was often a fixture of the midfield. He notched multiple tackles in the last four tilts, racking up 13 (nine won), and one or more crosses in the final five, totaling 17 (three accurate). He has scored three goals, dished out two assists and logged 40 key passes, 48 deliveries (11 accurate) and 55 tackles in 44 displays (25 accurate) in 2025/2026.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Picks up fifth yellow card against Bologna Mkhitaryan created two scoring chances and had one cross (one accurate) and one corner and was booked for the fifth time in 36 minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Bologna.

Impact Mkhitaryan provided a small punch off the bench and will be suspended for next year's opener if he keeps playing, which is up in the air at the moment. He had a less consistent role this season, but he was still effective, as he scored four times, provided an assist and notched 44 shots (14 on target), 23 chances created and 45 crosses (sis accurate) in 34 showings (20 starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Saddled with own goal versus Bologna Zielinski had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) and one tackle (one won) and drew one foul in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bologna.

Impact Zielinski had a silent outing overall and put it in his own net with an ill-advised slide on a cross in the box. His role was steadier this year compared to last season, as he often teamed up with and replaced Hakan Calhanoglu, and finished up with seven goals, three assists, 36 key passes and 34 crosses (12 accurate) in 44 appearances (29 starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Topalovic - Picks up assist versus Bologna Topalovic assisted once to go with three completed passes and one chance created in nine minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bologna.

Impact Topalovic came in late in his seasonal debut, as the coach turned to a couple of youngsters in the last round, and sprung Andy Diouf loose with a great through ball on the final goal of the game. He might go out on loan to gain more experience next year.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Pio Esposito - Scores in Bologna game Esposito scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Esposito returned to the XI after dealing with back problems in recent weeks and tapped it home after a few ricochets in the box in the second half, scoring his ninth goal. He has also assisted twice and notched 82 shots (28 on target) and 32 chances created while rotating with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram in his maiden Serie A campaign.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Buries free kick against Bologna Dimarco scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Bologna.

Impact Dimarco capped off a splendid season in style by putting a majestic free kick in the top corner, scoring his eighth goal, while he dished out 16 assists. He created at least one key pass in his last five displays, totaling 13. He has sent in two or more crosses in every appearance, averaging 8.3 (2.6 accurate) per contest.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Diouf - Hits the net in Bologna bout Diouf scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and committed two fouls in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bologna.

Impact Dioud drew his third start in a row, as the coach deployed the reserves after clinching the title, and equalized the game late, finishing with aplomb after beating the offside trap. It's his second goal of the season, as he's mostly had a small role. He took at least one shot in the last three fixtures, totaling five (one on target). He has made 23 appearances (four starts) after coming in from Lens, registering 11 shots (four on target), 12 chances and 14 tackles.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Allows three goals in Bologna game Martinez made one save and one clearance and gave up three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Bologna.

Impact Martinez wasn't great and paid the price for some lousy defending in the season finale. He has featured six times behind Yann Sommer this campaign, keeping four clean sheets, making 15 saves and conceding four goals. He's reportedly in the running to be the full-time starter next year.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dimarco caps Serie A MVP honor with a stunning free kick in Inter Milan's finale

Inter Milan midfielder Federico Dimarco has celebrated his Serie A MVP award by scoring against Bologna

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Stefan De Vrij - Forced off in Bologna game De Vrij won one of two tackles and had one interception and three clearances before leaving Saturday's 3-3 draw with Bologna at the 81st minute because of a muscular problem, Gianl...

Impact De Vrij filled in for Manuel Akanji and wasn't great like the rest of the Inter defense in this one. He'll undergo tests in the next few days to assess the severity of the injury and determine whether he'll be available for the World Cup.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Ruled out for Bologna match Frattesi won't be involved Saturday due to adductor muscle fatigue, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Frattesi will miss out on a potential chance to start because of an ailment, as the coach is giving more run to the backups. He struggled to produce in a limited role this year after scoring seven times in a similar situation in the previous one, failing to contribute to a goal and notching 25 shots (eight on target), eight chances created and 22 tackles in 29 appearances (six starts).

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna vs Inter Milan Prediction and Betting Tips | May 23rd 2026 Bologna welcome Scudetto winners Inter Milan to the Renato Dall'Ara in the last matchday of the Serie A campaign on Saturday.

MAY 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Masked man: Milan's Champions League push gets unexpected boost from Modric in Serie A finale

AC Milan will look to a masked Luka Modric as the battle for the last two Champions League spots goes down to the final day in Serie A

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Denzel Dumfries - Absent for Bologna fixture Dumfries will be exonerated from playing against Bologna on Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dumfries will get the day off in the season finale, as Inter have nothing more to play for after conquering the Scudetto early. Luis Henrique or Andy Diouf will man the right wing against Bologna. Dumfries has been slowed down by a significant ankle injury this year, finishing with five goals, one assist, 41 shots (seven on target) and 38 crosses (seven accurate) in 25 showings (19 starts).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Akanji - Unavailable versus Bologna Akanji will be spared in Saturday's season finale ahead of the World Cup, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Akanji will avoid taking unnecessary risks and will join his national team a little earlier, as Inter have already clinched the title. Stefan De Vrij or Francesco Acerbi will take his place. He's been a reliable day-out starter since joining last summer, contributing to 17 clean sheets in 43 games and tallying 60 tackles, 42 interceptions and 135 clearances.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Out versus Bologna Thuram has already left Italy to start preparing for the World Cup, Goal informed.

Impact Thuram recently dealt with a minor thigh problem and has been allowed to reach the French setup early to work on his conditioning, as he wasn't needed in the season finale, with Inter wrapping things up early. He closes a seesawing campaign with 15 goals, seven assists, 104 shots (35 on target) and 41 key passes in 38 appearances (30 starts), matching his previous numbers. Lautaro Martinez, Francesco Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny will handle the attack against Bologna on Saturday.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Will miss season finale Calhanoglu (calf) is already in Instabul to continue his rehab, as Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella told Sky: "We hope he can find the right condition over the next two weeks."

Impact Calhanoglu has been unfit to play for the past four matches, although he was on the bench a few times to cheer his teammates on and celebrate the title. The injury was initially believed to be minor, so he shouldn't have trouble recuperating ahead of the World Cup opener. He's been brilliant when healthy this year, tallying 10 goals, six assists, 58 shots, and 49 chances created, but a few muscular problems limited him to 28 appearances (25 starts).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Limited impact in draw Martinez recorded four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Verona.

Impact Martinez's efforts in front of the opposition goal were not enough for him to make score sheet this time, ending a run of four league or cup appearances in which he produced at least one goal or assist. With only one game remaining in the 2025/26 campaign and the striker tallying 17 Serie A goals, this hardly threatens his place as the top scorer in the league. After the final week, he'll turn his attention to starring for Argentina at the World Cup.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Como caps stunning rise with a Champions League spot as Milan and Juventus miss out

Dimarco caps Serie A MVP honor with a stunning free kick in Inter Milan's finale

Masked man: Milan's Champions League push gets unexpected boost from Modric in Serie A finale