INTER MILAN NEWS

Carlos Augusto - Option from bench Augusto (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Monza.

Impact Augusto is back from his calf injury Saturday, earning a spot on the bench to face Monza. He has only started in 11 of his 25 appearances this season and will likely remain o the bench in most of the club's matches moving forward, serving as more of a rotational option.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Available against Monza Augusto (calf) has returned to full training and will be an option against Monza on Saturday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Augusto has shaken off a calf problem that sidelined for three matches. He's likely to be eased into action even though Inter are short-handed in his role without Federico Dimarco (thigh) and Nicola Zalewski (calf). Alessandro Bastoni could adapt to the position again. He has assisted once and notched three shots (one on target), two chances created and six crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances (one start).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Swings in five crosses against Feyenoord Calhanoglu (thigh) had five crosses (one accurate), two corners and one interception in nine minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Feyenoord.

Impact Calhanoglu was mostly spared due to a minor thigh injury but got busy during his short time on the pitch. It remains to be seen whether he'll be managed again versus Monza on Saturday ahead of the return leg since he's not 100 percent. He has assisted once and posted three shots (one on target), eight chances created, 20 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 corners in the last five matches (three starts).

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan's Inzaghi raises the prospect of matching Mourinho's 2010 treble

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has raised the prospect of matching Jose Mourinho's feat of guiding the Nerazzurri to a trophy treble in 2010

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piotr Zielinski - Assist in win Zielinski recorded one assist, two shots (one on target) and one tackle (one successful) in Wednesday's 2-0 win versus Feyenoord.

Impact Zielinski bagged a nice assist to Lautaro Martinez in Wednesday's Champions League match. The assist came from a simple dump-off pass after his own shot was blocked by a Feyenoord defender. It was his first goal contribution of the tournament and his first in five games across all competitions. It has been a quiet year points-wise thus far for the 30-year-old midfielder, with only two goals and three assists.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Opening assist in win Barella assisted the opener and had two crosses (one successful) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Barella put forth a solid presence in the midfield against Feyenoord on Wednesday. The 28-year-old assisted the game's opening goal to Marcus Thuram from a gorgeous cross near the end line. It's the midfielder's first goal contribution in six games, and he'll look to add onto it in this weekend's league clash versus Monza.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Goal in win Martinez scored one goal on four shots (two on target), attempted one cross (one accurate) and three tackles (one successful) in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez bounced back strongly in Wednesday's Champions League bout with an early second-half goal after a quiet performance against Serie A foe Napoli last weekend. This score marks two in the forward's last three games, bringing his total to 16 in all competition this season. The 27-year-old contributed defensively as well, winning five duels and recording one clearance, as he continues to cause trouble all over the pitch for opposing teams.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Nets opener in win Thuram scored the opening goal on one shot (one on target) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Thuram scored a beautiful goal on his only shot of the game in the first half of Wednesday's Champions League match. It was his second of the European tournament and brings his season total to 15. The 27-year-old earned his team a penalty late in the second half, which was taken and not converted by Piotr Zielinski. It's been a quiet stretch for the forward, with only one goal in his last nine, but this game was a step in the right direction.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Five saves in win Martinez had five saves and conceded zero goals in Wednesday's 2-0 against Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez is now three for three in terms of solid performances to begin the season, and he also added his second clean sheet. The 26-year-old has been filling in at the keeper spot for Yann Sommer (thumb) and has been holding his own, notching 11 saves in the interim role. Inter will host Monza on the weekend, followed by the second-leg against Feyenoord on Tuesday.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Finds bench spot Sommer (finger) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Feyenoord.

Impact Sommer is back with the team after two games out due to a finger injury, seeing a spot on the bench as they take on Feyenoord. He is their regular starter in net, starting in all 33 of his appearances, and will look to start in their next contest.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Returns to bench Calhanoglu (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Feyenoord.

Impact Calhanoglu is back with the club as expected Wednesday, recovering from a thigh injury to find a spot on the bench. He has started in 22 of his 24 appearances this season and will look to return to the starting XI once fit.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Won't return versus Feyenoord Augusto (calf) won't be involved in Wednesday's game against Feyenoord, Goal reported.

Impact Augusto will skip his third game in a row due to a calf problem but shouldn't be out for too long. Alessandro Bastoni or Denzel Dumfries will play as a left-wing since Federico Dimarco (thigh) and Nicola Zalewski (calf) are hurt too.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Serie A wants to be the first European league to hold a game in the US

Serie A hopes to be the first major European soccer league to play a game in the United States

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hakan Calhanoglu - Fit for Feyenoord match Calhanoglu (thigh) "worked with the team Tuesday and will be available against Feyenoord, but he's one of the doubts as far as the starting lineup is concerned," coach Simone Inzag...

Impact Calhanoglu left early versus Napoli due to a bruise, and the ensuing tests ruled out more serious problems. He'll be an option, but the gaffer could opt to manage him. giving Kristjan Asllani or Piotr Zielinski the nod.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Likely bench option versus Feyenoord Sommer (hand) "is available thanks to a special brace, but Josep Martinez will probably start against," coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Sommer is comfortable enough after being fitted with a splint a couple of weeks after surgery, but his deputy will get one or two more opportunities to start to avoid excessive risks.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inter star Dimarco to miss Feyenoord match with thigh injury, could be out for 3 weeks

Inter Milan will be missing one of its key players for the Champions League round of 16 against Feyenoord

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federico Dimarco - Will spend time on the shelf Dimarco has been diagnosed with a right thigh strain, Inter announced.

Impact Dimarco is currently expected to be out for three weeks and could return versus Atalanta or more likely after the March international break, Sky Italy reported. Inter will either change the scheme, as his deputies Matteo Darmian (thigh), Carlos Augusto (calf) and Nicola Zalewski (calf) are missing too, or adapt some men to new positions.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Milan crisis deepens after 3rd straight Serie A loss, this time to Lazio

AC Milan has fallen further into crisis as a stoppage-time penalty condemned it to a 2-1 defeat at home to Lazio in the Italian league

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lautaro Martinez - Paltry in Napoli meeting Martinez drew two fouls and registered one tackle (zero won) and five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez didn't do much in this one, as Inter didn't attack a lot after getting the lead. He failed to take a shot for the first time since mid-December. He has scored once in the last five fixtures, adding 22 shots (four on target), eight key passes and four crosses (zero accurate).

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Bisseck - Pretty good versus Napoli Bisseck had one tackle (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Bisseck got the nod over Benjamin Pavard after not starring in the past three Serie A matches and held his own even though Inter eventually surrendered a goal. He should get more opportunities thanks to some rotation stemming from Inter playing in the Champions League. He has registered three tackles (two won), three interceptions, 14 clearances and three blocks in his last four displays, with no clean sheets.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Sturdy in Napoli game Bastoni registered one cross (one accurate), four clearances, three interceptions and four blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Bastoni had a dominant display in the back, thwarting a pair of surefire finishes with last-ditch efforts, and his side conceded after he was subbed out. He has recorded 14 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (two won), six interceptions and 12 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets since he rarely plays the whole game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Silent versus napoli Thuram (ankle) drew one foul and registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Thuram got the call but didn't seem 100 percent and didn't have the usual burst, plus Inter retreated after scoring, and he was pulled relatively early. He'll look to round fully into shape in the coming matches. He has tallied six shots (one on target), seven chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in his last five outings, with no goal contributions.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes once versus Napoli Martinez registered four saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez had a solid showing while under pressure in the second half, but Napoli eventually cracked the Inter defense and found the target through a point-blank finish by Philip Billing. He has made six saves, given up one goal and kept one clean sheet in the last two matches. Inter will face Feyenoord away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Monza on Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli holds Serie A leader Inter to 1-1 draw after substitute Billing scores late equalizer

Napoli substitute Philip Billing stopped Inter Milan from taking a significant step towards retaining the Serie A title

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS