INTER MILAN NEWS

Nicolo Barella - Creates a chance Barella took three off target shots, crossed four times inaccurately and created a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Barella was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with three shots in the match. The midfielder is yet to have a goal involvement through six Serie A appearances, but has a well rounded game in midfield with seven shots, eight crosses, six chances created and ten tackles.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Assists lone Inter goal Thuram had an assist with his lone chance created while taking two off target shots and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Thuram set up Denzel Dumfries in first half stoppage time to help open the scoring in the match. Thuram has five goal involvements in his past five Serie A matches, starting all five while taking 15 shots, creating seven chances and crossing twice.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Quiet on Wednesday Martinez took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Martinez was held off the scoresheet as Inter found just one goal during Wednesday's defeat. Despite the subpar match, Martinez is off to an excellent start to the season leading Serie A with five goals while his 20 shots are the third most in the league.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes two second half goals Sommer allowed two goals while making four saves during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Sommer conceded twice in the second half as Inter lost a one goal lead to drop all three points at home on Wednesday. The keeper has allowed just three goals in his six Serie A starts while his four saves upped his season total to 12.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Scores ahead of halftime Dumfries scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing four times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Dumfries found the back of the net in first half stoppage time while leading Inter in both shots and chances created in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the wing-back as Dumfries has started in all but one Serie A match, showing off his attacking flair with eight shots, 13 crosses and 12 chances created.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan takes first formal step to moving away from iconic San Siro

San Siro will not be AC Milan's home for much longer, as the club has begun the process for moving to a new stadium.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Inter's perfect start ended by 2-1 loss to Sassuolo. AC Milan catches city rival atop Serie A

Inter Milan saw its perfect start to the Serie A season come to an end as it fell to a surprise 2-1 loss at home to Sassuolo

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Marko Arnautovic - Diagnosed with significant lesion Arnautovic suffered a medium-grade strain of the MTJ of the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh, Inter announced.

Impact Arnautovic will be better evaluated during his recovery, but he's currently expected to be out for 45/60 days, thus missing about ten matches. Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Alexis Sanchez are the only other strikers on the squad. The coach could advance a midfielder if necessary.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inter stays perfect by beating Empoli, which is without a point or a goal. Napoli drops points again

Inter Milan's perfect start to the Serie A season continued with a 1-0 win at Empoli but the Nerazzurri found it harder than they perhaps expected against a side that has yet to re...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Yann Sommer - Keeps clean sheet against Empoli Sommer made one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Sommer had just a pretty easy save on a long-range free kick by Filippo Ranocchia, as Inter dominated despite the tight result. He's up to four clean sheets in six matches, allowing two goals, and making 12 saves. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Fares well versus Empoli Bastoni had two interceptions, four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Bastoni wasn't too busy in the back and so had the opportunity to venture forward more frequently than in some of the recent matches, picking up a robust amount of offensive stats for his role. He has logged seven chances created, 11 crosses (three accurate), and 13 tackels in six matches, with three clean sheets. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Solid in Empoli fixture Pavard generated one tackle (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Pavard turned in a solid but unspectatural shift in the back in his second consecutive start, as Inter held the opponents in check rather easily. He has notched four tackles, four interceptions, and eight clearnaces in two matches. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Wins four duels versus Empoli Acerbi recorded two clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Acerbi wasn't tested much as he helped the Inter defense come away with another clean sheet. it was his first since he missed time earlier in the campaign. He has logged nine clearances, two tackles, and two interceptions in three appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Serviceable in Empoli tilt Mkhitaryan won three of four tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Mkhitaryan put in the work on both ends in the narrow win. He has recorded two goals, one assist, eight shots (two on target), and five chances created in six matches. He has yet to get a day off. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Subpar versus Empoli Martinez won seven duels and generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Empoli.

Impact Martinez didn't put up many numbers in a low-wattage showing for the Inter offense. He left earlier than usual as he's one of the few players that started every game so far. He has scored six goals in as many matches, adding one assist, 21 shots (eight on target), and six chances created. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Creates three chances against Empoli Thuram won five duels, drew one foul, and registered four shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Thuram wasn't overly impactful but picked up a solid amount of stats up front. He almost replicated his successful curled shot of the derby, but it went just over the crossbar in this case. He has posted two goals, two assists, six chances created, and one inaccurate cross so far. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Takes six shots in Empoli game Frattesi drew one foul, won three duels, and had six shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Frattesi was active in his first start over Nicolo Barella and led his team in attempts, but he wasn't surgical and came close to scoring just once. He, Barella, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan will split time in two spots in the upcoming fixtures. He has scored and assisted once and added nine shots (two on target), and three inaccurate crosses six appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Picks up injury late versus Empoli Arnautovic generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Empoli and suffered an apparent thigh injury in the stoppage time, La Gazzetta dello...

Impact Arnautovic grabbed the back of his thigh while chasing the ball and stayed down for a few minutes near the end of the game. He's headed for some tests, but there's concern the problem might be serious. Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Alexis Sanchez would log heavy minutes if he had to miss multiple matches.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Pulls the strings versus Empoli Calhanoglu (thigh) had three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), five chances created, and five corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Empoli.

Impact Calhanoglu wasn't bothered by a recent ailment, asserted his will in the midfield, and led his team in chances created. He's up to two goals, 11 shots (three on target), and ten key passes in five appearances. Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Decides Empoli game Dimarco scored one goal to go with four shots (three on target), nine crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Dimarco broke the deadlock early in the first half with a gorgeous half volley from outside the box right in the top corner on the rebound after the defense cleared the ball from a corner kick. He has also led his team in deliveries as he often does. It's his first goal of the season, while he had already provided three assists, He has logged 12 shots (six on target), 16 chances created, and 42 crosses (13 accurate). Inter will host Sassuolo Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Starting in Empoli game Calhanoglu (thigh) is in the XI to face Empoli Sunday.

Impact Calhanoglu is back after missing the most recent Champions League game and will immediately reclaim his starting job in the midfield. He has scored twice in the past two matches, adding three shots on target, three crosses (two accurate), and three coners.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Available against Empoli Calhanoglu (thigh) is good to go for Sunday's game versus Empoli, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Calhanoglu practiced somewhat regularly for two days in a row after missing the past UCL clash. He might make a quick return to the starting XI if close to 100 percent. He has scored two PKs and posted eight shots (three on target), five chances created, and 12 crosses (eight accurate) in four appearances.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Out against Empoli Cuadrado (thigh) hasn't traveled to Empoli for Sunday's match, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Cuadrado will be sidelined for the second consecutive match because of a lingering minor injury. Matteo Darmian would get the nod if the coach decided to rest Denzel Dumfries for the first time in the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefano Sensi - Suffers quad problem Sensi will miss time with a new quad injury, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Sensi will likely have to skip multiple fixtures considering the short turnaround. He's the seventh choice at best in the Inter midfield.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE