Inter Milan vs. Cagliari - News - April 17, 2026 | FOX Sports

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Adam Obert - Quality showing versus Inter Obert won two of three tackles and registered six crosses (three accurate), two clearances and four corners in Friday's 3-0 loss against Inter Milan.

Impact Obert had another busy performance on the wing and was helped by some set pieces, as he posted a new season high in corners. He has recorded at least one cross in eight consecutive displays, amassing 27 deliveries (eight accurate) and accounting for one assist, seven shots (two on target) and 19 clearances over that span. Moreover, this marked his fourth consecutive outing with one or more tackles, for a total of nine.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marco Palestra - Passable performance against Inter Palestra drew five fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 3-0 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact Palestra managed to break free a couple of times on the flank, but his teammates had poor aim on his feeds. He has drawn five fouls in three consecutive contests. He has notched one interception in three contests on the trot, adding three shots (one on target), three chances created and three tackles (one won) over that span. This marked his 18th appearance in a row with one or more crosses, for a total of 67 (15 accurate).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Michel Ndary Adopo - Works hard in Inter contest Adopo had two shots (zero on goal), one interception and one block and won two of five tackles in Friday's 3-0 defeat versus Inter Milan.

Impact Adopo quickly returned to the XI after coming off the bench early last week and posted a new season high in tackles, but it wasn't enough to contain the opponents. He has logged three shots (one on target), two chances created and 10 tackles (four won) in the last five rounds. Instead, he snapped a three-game streaek with at least one cross.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastiano Esposito - Peppy in Inter clash Esposito created three scoring chances and recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Friday's 3-0 loss versus Inter Milan.

Impact Esposito put up good numbers again, pacing his side in multiple stats up front, even though Cagliari struggled to generate offense. He has sent in at least one cross in eight straight displays, amassing 38 (11 accurate), scoring three goals and adding 18 key passes and 23 corners during that stretch. Additionally, this marked his seventh consecutive appearance with one or more shots, for a total of 16 (five on target).

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Elia Caprile - Pummeled by Inter Caprile registered one save and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact Caprile did what he could, but his defense was outmatched in this one, and Inter capitalized on three on their many chances. He has kept one clean sheet in seven fixtures, making 13 saves and giving up 12 goals during that stretch. Up next, Cagliari will host Atalanta on April 27.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Posts four clearances against Cagliari Augusto took one shot (zero on target) and had two interceptions, four clearances and two blocks in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Cagliari.

Impact Augusto filled in for Alessandro Bastoni (lower leg) and put in a diligent display in the back, notching four clearances for the second straight match. The starter isn't expected to miss much more time. He has contributed to blanking the opponents twice in his last six outings, tallying six crosses (one accurate), 21 clearances and nine interceptions over that span.

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