INTER MILAN NEWS

Five Keys to Man City–Inter Milan Champions League Final A hobbled defender, several in-form strikers and a manager in his own head will likely define Saturday’s clash for European glory.

JUNE 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Five Keys to Man City–Inter Milan Champions League Final A hobbled defender, several in-form strikers and a manager in his own head will likely define Saturday’s clash for European glory.

JUNE 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

The Sports to Watch This Weekend Inter Milan will take aim at Manchester City in the Champions League final, while the N.C.A.A. will crown track and field champions.

JUNE 8, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Man City, Inter Milan meet in Champions League final of contrasting club history

Manchester City enters the Champions League final as a modern soccer and financial heavyweight compared to Inter Milan

JUNE 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Inter Milan, Facing Painful Reckoning, Tries to Live in the Now Inter made the Champions League final with Italy’s oldest squad and its highest debts. Whatever happens in Istanbul cannot stop the financia...

JUNE 8, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Champions League final odds, best bets: Man City goes for the treble against Inter The Champions League final is this week and Martino Puccio discusses his best bets for Manchester City vs. Inter Milan.

JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - On track for Man City clash Mkhitaryan (thigh) returned to full training Wednesday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Mkhitaryan has shaken off a thigh problem that sidelined him for the past three matches and is set to be available Saturday, likely coming off the bench since Marcelo Brozovic and Hakan Calhanoglu are in better shape. He has scored and assisted once and logged eight shots (two on target) and five chances created in his last five appearances.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mancini includes 5 Inter Milan players in Italy squad for Nations League final four

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has included five Inter Milan players in the squad for next week’s Nations League final four

JUNE 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Inter should be scared of murderers not Man City in final, says defender Bastoni

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni says his team should be scared of “murderers and bad people” and not Manchester City's fearsome attack in the Champions League final on Satu...

JUNE 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Romelu Lukaku gives emotional tribute to grandfather | 'It's for him, all the time' In an interview with Darren Lewis for CNN, Romelu Lukaku gives a tearful tribute to his late grandfather - his 'biggest fan' - and says his...

JUNE 6, 2023 • SKY.COM

Federico Dimarco - Expected to be fine for final Dimarco "wasn't 100, and we preferred leaving him at home, but he'll return to full training early next week," coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Dimarco was spared due to lingering fatigue and to avoid injuries against Torino, but he should be good to go and start over Robin Gosens next Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cordaz - Gets some minutes against Torino Cordaz had two saves and was unbeaten in Saturday's 1-0 win against Torino.

Impact Cordaz logged his first appearance of the season off the bench and pulled off a great save to deny a point-blank effort by Antonio Sanabria. He's likely to stay on as the third-stringer in 2023/2024.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samir Handanovic - Makes three saves in Torino game Handanovic registered three saves and didn't concede in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Handanovic drew the start as Andre Onana got the day off and had some remarkable saves in the first half, but he subbed off in the second half as Alex Cordaz got some minutes as well. He lost the starting job this season and featured 14 times, allowing 18 goals, making 35 saves, and keeping four clean sheets. He's on an expiring contract, and it's unclear whether he'll continue playing and where.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Launches two crosses against Torino Bastoni recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two clearances, one block, and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Bastoni had a fine showing but didn't play the whole game to get some rest. He has logged four tackles (two won), one interception, eight clearances, and one block in the last five fixtures. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Comes off the bench against Torino Barella won three duels and had one cross (zero accurate), one interception, and one chance created in 35 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win against Torino.

Impact Barella was partially spared but did a little bit of everything during his time on the pitch. He has scored once ad added five shots (two on target), six chances created, four crosses (two accurate), and 11 tackles (eight won). Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Shows well in Torino tilt De Vrij won three duels and had four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact De Vrij anchored the defense while it shut down Torino in this one. Francesco Acerbi will likely start over him Saturday versus Manchester City. He has notched five tackles (three won), three interceptions, 14 clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Logs three clearances versus Torino Darmian won one of three tackles and five duels and had three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Torino.

Impact Darmian turned in another solid shift as Inter held Torino scoreless in this one. He has posted five tackles (one won), three interceptions, nine clearances, and two blocks in his last five appearances, contributing to three clean sheets.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Workmanlike against Torino Dumfries won one of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Dumfries was decently active on offense but not overly impressive. He has tallied three shots (one on target), one key passes, five crosses (one accurate), and eight tackles in his last five appearances. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Quiet in Torino contest Martinez won two duels, drew one foul, and had one shot (zero on goal) in 55 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Martinez was held in check and was pulled early for rest purposes. He has scored three times, provided an assist, shot 12 times (five on target), and created six scoring chances in the last five fixtures. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Swings in six crosses against Torino Calhanoglu had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate), two chances created, and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Torino.

Impact Calhanoglu played for less than an hour but put up his usual numbers while taking care of most set pieces. He has assisted once and added five shots (two on target), seven chances created, 24 crosses (ten accurate), and 14 corners in his last four appearances. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Takes three shots versus Torino Gagliardini had three shots (zero on goal), two interceptions, and three clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Gagliardini played the whole game as the starters rotated and co-led his team in attempts along with Romelu Lukaku, but he missed the mark in all of them. He concludes the season with 17 shots (three on target), six chances created, eight crosses (five accurate), and 26 tackles in 25 appearances (eight starts). He's reportedly bound to leave as a free agent.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - DNP in Torino tilt Skriniar (back) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Skriniar worked his way back after surgery, but the game was tight until the end, and he didn't sub in. Given the situation, it's unlikely he'll play in the Champions League final either.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Unused versus Torino D'Ambrosio (thigh) didn't feature in Saturday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact D'Ambrosio was available, but Matteo Darmian played the whole game. He has tallied two assists, 11 crosses (two accurate), 28 tackles, and 20 clearances in 20 appearances (nine starts) this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Logs assist in Torino game Lukaku assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Lukaku slipped the ball to Marcelo Brozovic before the teammate found the target from outside the box. He has recorded four goals, two assists, 14 shots (seven on target), and eight chances created in the last five games. He'll compete with Edin Dzeko to start against Manchester City Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Scores against Torino Brozovic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one clearance, and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Brozovic didn't fill it up but decided the game with a precise striker from distance, hitting the net for the third time in the season, but the first since September. He has logged two assists, two shots (one on target), seven chances created, and four crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances. Inter will face Manchester City in the Champions League final Saturday.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE