INTER MILAN NEWS

Marcus Thuram - Available for Bologna game Thuram (calf) avoided any kind of injury but might rest initially against Bologna Saturday, Quotidiano Nazionale informs.

Impact Thuram was cramping up and didn't need much treatment afterward. Two among him, Lautaro Martinez, and Alexis Sanchez will get the nod. He could be due for a breather after starting in four consecutive matches, recording one goal, two assists, ten shots (three on target), and eight key passes.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Probable for Bologna game Frattesi (thigh) returned to full training Saturday's, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Frattesi is feeling better and is expected to return to the squad after missing the last two games but is a long-shot to start given the situation, even though Inter might rotate a little. He has scored and assisted once and added nine shots (three on target), one chance, and four inaccurate crosses in the last five games (one start).

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Blanks Benfica Sommer made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Benfica.

Impact Sommer answered the bell on the lone defensive miscue by Inter on a quick throw-in in the first half and wasn't too busy afterward. He has kept three clean sheets, allowed three goals, and made 15 saves in the last five games. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Logs two interceptions in Benfica tilt Pavard recorded one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Benfica.

Impact Pavard didn't assemble an eye-catching stat line but was shut down in this one, and his relevance in the Inter defense is rapidly growing. He has tallied eight tackles, seven interceptions, and 12 clearances in four matches, contributing to three clean sheets. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Involved in the offese versus Benfica Bastoni registered four crosses (one accurate), one block, one interception, and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Benfica.

Impact Bastoni was more active in the final third than in the back, as is often the case when Inter face relatively easy opponents that they can tame easily. He has tallied five key passes, 11 crosses (two accurate), and five interceptions in his last five appearances, contributing to one clean sheet. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Workmanlike in Benfica game Calhanoglu recorded one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate), three key passes, and four corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Calhanoglu had a run-of-the-mill performance and picked up a few stats thanks to a few accurate set pieces. He hasn't picked up a point in the past four matches, logging seven shots (one on target), nine key passes, and 19 crosses (five accurate). Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Creates four chances versus Benfica Barella won five of six tackles and recorded two shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and four chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Barella wasn't involved in the goal but had arguably his most complete performance of the young season considering his contribution on either end, as he paced his team in key passes and tackles. He has assisted once and added eight key passes, 12 crosses (five accurate), and 11 tackels in the last five matches. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Swings in host of crosses versus Benfica Dimarco recorded two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Benfica.

Impact Dimarco was very busy motoring up and down the left flank but didn't have his most precise showing. He was denied a good-looking goal due to a slight offside. He has scored once, assisted twice, and posted 11 shots (five on target), and nine chances created in his last five appearances. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Unlucky against Benfica Martinez recorded ten shots (four on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Martinez paced his team in attempts with a wide margin but wasn't as surgical as in the previous match, hitting the woodwork twice and getting denied by Anatolii Trubin on a few other occasions. He has scored five times in the last five matches, adding 22 shots (ten on target) and two key passes. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Unused in Benfica game Cuadrado (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Cuadrado was an option after missing time with a nagging injury, but the coach preferred fielding fitter players. He'll resume backing up Denzel Dumfries on the right wing.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Provides assist against Benfica Dumfries assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Benfica.

Impact Dumfries didn't fill it up but was key in the win as he escaped down the right flank and perfectly teed up Marcus Thuram on the game-winner. He's up to three assists already, with two coming in the last five games, where he has added one goal, eight shots (one on target), and nine key passes. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Scores versus Benfica Thuram scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and three chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Benfica before leaving with a calf issue, coach Simone Inzaghi relay...

Impact Thuram finally broke the deadlock after Inter wasted several chances by punching it in on a square ball by Denzel Dumfries. He asked to come out due to some muscular discomfort. "He had a sore calf, and he was icing after the game. We hope it's nothing, but we'll have to wait for 24 hours to assess him," the coach relayed. Alexis Sanchez would get the nod against Bologna Saturday if he was spared.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thuram scores to help Inter beat Benfica 1-0 and go joint top of Champions League group

Marcus Thuram has made his mark in the Champions League to help Inter Milan get its campaign up-and-running with a 1-0 win over Benfica

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Benfica vs. Inter Milan FREE LIVE STREAM (10/3/23): Watch UEFA Champions League online | Time, TV, channel Benfica faces Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, Oct.3, 2023 (10/3/23) San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • NJ.COM

Inter and Benfica looking to recover from disappointing Champions League starts

Inter Milan and Benfica are looking to recover from disappointing starts to their Champions League campaigns when they meet at San Siro on Tuesday in a repeat of last season’s quar...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Davide Frattesi - Stays out for Benfica match Frattesi (thigh) "won't be risked Tuesday, and we'll see for Saturday," coach Simone Inzaghi relayed.

Impact Frattesi will sit his second match in a row due to a small thigh problem. Henrikh Mkhitaryan will most likely return to the XI after initially resting midweek, while Davy Klassen and Krstjan Asllani will be the top backups in the midfield.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Selected for Benfica game Cuadrado (thigh) "will be called up for Tuesday and looked good in practice after a tendonitis," coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Cuadrado will be back in the squad after missing the last four matches and will provide depth on the right wing behind Denzel Dumfries. He has had three cameos so far, tallying three key passes, one assist, and four crosses (one accurate).

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Four goals from bench Martinez scored four goals while taking five shots (all on goal) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Martinez entered the match in the 55th minute and scored all four goals for Inter in the match while leading the club with five shots. Martinez leads Serie A with nine goals through the opening seven matches of the season as one of the best forward's in world football.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Makes most of first start Augusto had an assist while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Augusto set up Lautaro Martinez in the 89th minute while also tying for the team-high with three chances created in the match. The assist was the first of the wing-back's Inter career, coming in his first Serie A start with the club as a capable backup to Federico Dimarco.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Three saves in clean sheet Sommer kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Sommer helped Inter claim all three points by shutting out Salernitana on Saturday. The clean sheet was the fifth in seven league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 15.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Assists with lone chance created Thuram had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once accurately during Saturday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Thuram set up Lautaro Martinez in the 62nd minute while also winning a penalty that led to another Martinez goal in the 77th. Thuram has assists in back-to-back matches and six goal involvements in his first seven Serie A appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - First assist of season Barella had an assist while crossing twice (two accurate), creating three chances and making three tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Barella set up Lautaro Martinez in the 77th minute while leading Inter in both chances created and tackles in the match. It was the first goal involvement in Serie A this season for Barella as the midfielder has started all but one match on the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Not returning versus Salernitana Cuadrado (thigh) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match against Salernitana, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Cuadrado has improved a little but hasn't returned to full training yet and will not make the trip for the away contest. Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian will be the top options on the right wing.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Suffers muscular injury Frattesi will miss at least Saturday's match versus Salernitana due to a minor right thigh problem, Inter announced.

Impact Frattesi is doubtful also for the following tilt versus Benfica considering the short turnaround. Starters Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will have to log heavy minutes sans him, while Davy Klaassen will be the top alternative in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE