INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Suspended for Genoa game Bastoni won one tackle, had two interceptions and two clearances and picked up his fifth yellow card in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Bastoni had his usual quality performance but will have to sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation. Yann Aurel Bisseck or Carlos Augusto will take his place in the back on Monday.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Starting Tuesday Sommer (illness) is starting during Tuesday's match versus Atalanta.

Impact Sommer returns to the net after dealing with an illness. He had started all 24 matches played, recording 15 clean sheets while allowing only 12 goals, making him the league's best keeper since making the move from Bayern Munich.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Good to go for Atalanta clash Sommer has shaken off his illness and will return versus Atalanta on Wednesday, Mediaset informed.

Impact Sommer skipped his first game of the season against Lecce over the weekend, but his flu didn't linger, and he will be back on goal in a more challenging match-up, replacing Emil Audero. He has kept four clean sheets, made several saves and allowed two goals in his past five displays.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Close to coming back Acerbi (calf) has undergone a check-up and will return against either Genoa or Bologna, Mediaset reported.

Impact Acerbi has sat out multiple matches due to the short turnaround but is within his expected timetable following a calf issue. Stefan de Vrij has logged full minutes while he was out, and they don't really have an alternative.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Records assist in Sunday's win Sanchez assisted once to go with six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 4-0 victory against Lecce.

Impact Sanchez set up Davide Frattesi's goal in the 54th minute Sunday, his first assist of the season and his first goal contribution in Serie A this season. Sunday marked just his second Serie A start of the season -- in addition to three Champions League starts -- as he replaced Marcus Thuram (thigh) in the starting XI. Although Thuram's injury appears to be minor, Sanchez will likely play in his place until Thuram is ready to return.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Assists in Sunday's win Dimarco assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 4-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Dimarco recorded his sixth Serie A assist of the season Sunday as his corner in the 67th minute connected with Stefan de Vrij to take the 4-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match. He also recorded six crosses for the third straight Serie A match and took four corner while Alexis Sanchez took five. He was subbed off in the 76th minute for Tajon Buchanan.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - Assists in Sunday's win Asllani assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.

Impact Asllani recorded his second assist of the season Sunday, both of which have come in his last three appearances. It came in the 15th minute as he set up Lautaro Martinez's opening goal with a through ball on a fast break. It was the only chance he created in the match and he added two shots, one corner and one tackle before being subbed off in the 55th minute for Nicolo Barella.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Scores dagger in Sunday's win De Vrij scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact De Vrij scored Inter's fourth and final goal Sunday, a header in the 67th minute off a Federico Dimarco cross. It marked his first goal of the season and his first Serie A goal since Oct. 29, 2022. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet for the third consecutive match as he won two tackles, intercepted two passes and made three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Goal and assist in win Frattesi scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Frattesi had an efficient day Sunday as he only took one shot and created one chance and ended up with both a goal and an assist. He scored in the 54th minute off an Alexis Sanchez assist and then set up Lautaro Martinez's second goal just two minutes later. He added solid work on the defensive end too as he won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made two clearances before being subbed off in the 76th minute for Ebenezer Akinsanmiro.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Scores brace in Sunday's win Martinez scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Martinez scored a pair of goals Sunday, extending his league-leading tally to 22 in 23 appearances. He scored the opening goal in the 15th minute off a Kristjan Asllani through ball and then again in the 56th minute assisted by Davide Frattesi. The two goals came on his only two shors in the match before he was subbed off in the 65th minute for Marko Arnautovic.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Audero - Clean sheet in rare start Audero made two saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Audero made just his second start of the season -- and his first in Serie A -- as Yann Sommer (illness) was unable to make the trip. Audero performed well, keeping his first clean sheet of the season and making two saves. With a short turnaround Audero may be called upon again Wednesday versus Atalanta, a side which has scored 48 goals in 25 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Nursing thigh problem Calhanoglu has been diagnosed with a mild right adductor injury, Inter announced.

Impact Calhanoglu is poised to miss at least of pair of matches, and the team will likely target the return leg versus Atletico Madrid on March 3 for his return. Kristjan Asllani, Davide Frattesi and Davy Klaassen will see increased minutes while he's out.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • GOAL.COM

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Hakan Calhanoglu - Only technically available versus Lecce Calhanoglu "had a small problem during the final practice, he traveled with us but he's not an option against Lecce. We'll see for Wednesday," coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Calhanoglu has been given a token spot on the bench but won't play in this one and will be re-evaluated in the coming days ahead of the make-up match versus Atalanta. Kristjan Asllani and Davy Klaassen will absorb his minutes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Will miss Lecce fixture Sommer won't travel to Lecce with the rest of the team due to the flu, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Sommer came down with an illness and won't be available for this one. He'll likely return Wednesday versus Atalanta. Emil Audero will make his debut in Serie A with Inter on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Overcoming an injury to Thuram could be one of Inter's last big challenges in Serie A title pursuit

Overcoming an injury to forward Marcus Thuram might be one of the last major challenges that Inter Milan faces in pursuit of a 20th Serie A title

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Marcus Thuram - Diagnosed with minor problem Thuram is nursing a right adductor elongation, Inter announced.

Impact Thuram will miss his first matches of the season, as he has always appeared so far. According to Sky Italy, he'll be out for a couple of weeks and will be managed carefully ahead of the return leg versus Atletico Madrid. He'll surely be unavailable against Lecce and Atalanta. Marko Arnautovic and Alexis Sanchez will pick up the slack.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic to the fore as Inter leave it late to drop their mask Inter Milan eventually prevailed against Atletico Madrid, though their inability to settle the tie in San Siro lingers as a source of regret

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yann Sommer - Keeps clean sheet against Atletico Madrid Sommer made no saves, had one clearance and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sommer didn't need to get his gloves dirty as all the attempts by Atletico Madrid, including the most threatening ones, were off the mark. He has kept four clean sheets in the last five games, making seven saves and giving up two goals. Inter will face Lecce away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Logs four interceptions versus Atletico Madrid Mkhitaryan drew three fouls and had one cross (zero accurate), four interceptions and two tackles (zero won) in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mkhitaryan tended more to the defensive phase in a game where Nicolo Barella was more proactive than usual and led his team in interceptions. He hasn't contributed to a goal in five games, where he has notched 10 tackles (six won), six interceptions and five shots (zero on target). Inter will face Lecce away Sunday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Decent versus Atletico Madrid Pavard won three duels, drew one foul and had two crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pavard had a run-of-the-mill showing as his side blanked the opponents in this one. He has tallied seven tackles (four won), six interceptions and six clearances in the last five matches, with three clean sheets. He could be due for a day off having played full minutes in the past four fixtures

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Posts four clearances in Atletico Madrid game De Vrij won three duels and one tackle and had clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact De Vrij didn't have a particularly remarkable display but was extremely solid as his team shut down the opponents. He has contributed to three clean sheets in the last six games, notching five tackles (all won), six interceptions and eight clearances. He'll likely stay in the XI for the upcoming Lecce game even if Francesco Acerbi (calf) manages to recover.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE