FRANCESCO ACERBI NEWS

Commanding in Napoli fixture Acerbi had one shot (one on goal), four interceptions and three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Acerbi returned to the XI after being given some extra time to fully shake off a thigh issue and perfectly blanketed Romelu Lukaku throughout the game. He'll likely play more than Stefan de Vrij from here on out. He has posted nine interceptions, 12 clearances and three blocks in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Venezia Acerbi (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Venezia.

Impact Acerbi wasn't rushed back as Stefan de Vrij has been solid in relief. He'll likely start at least once in the upcoming Arsenal and Napoli clashes.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Venezia match Acerbi (thigh) returned to full training and is slated to begin on the bench against Venezia on Sunday, Goal reported.

Impact Acerbi is set to return to the squad after sitting out three fixtures, but Stefan de Vrij will probably continue to start in his first game back. He'll be back in the XI in the following bouts. He has logged six interceptions, 11 clearances and three blocks in his last five appearances, with one assist and no clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Acerbi (thigh) will likely be sidelined for two more matches, Il Messaggero reported.

Impact Acerbi won't be available Sunda versus Juventus and is unlikely to return versus Empoli due to the short turnaround. Stefan de Vrij will pick up the slack. Yann Aurel Bisseck and Tiago Tomas Palacios could also see more minutes than usual.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor problem Acerbi pulled the biceps femoris in his left thigh, Inter announced.

Impact Acerbi won't play midweek versus Young Boys and will be doubtful for the Juventus game, but he escaped without a strain or other serious muscular issues. Stefan de Vrij will anchor the defense in relief.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Roma Acerbi had had one clearance and one interception before exiting Sunday's game versus Roma at the 27th minute due to a possible flexor contracture, Mediaset reported.

Impact Acerbi indicated some discomfort to the staff and ultimately opted to exit the game to avoid risks. Stefan de Vrij substituted for him and would fill in if he had to spend time on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper versus Torino Acerbi assisted once to go with one block, one interception, two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Acerbi was busier in the final third than in defense, even though his side gave up two goals, and collected a point with a great delivery from the left wing that found Marcus Thuram. He has registered 15 clearances, five blocks and six interceptions in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tested by Udinese on Saturday Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), six clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Udinese.

Impact Acerbi thwarted several actions and had one of his busiest stat lines of the season, but it wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has registered six tackles, 10 interceptions and 26 clerances in six seasonal matches, with three clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Commanding in Atalanta game Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), two blocks, four clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Atalanta.

Impact Acerbi put up numbers across the board in the back to help Inter shut down a quality frontline. He has notched five tackles, five interceptions and 13 clearances in three matches, with two clean sheets.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Makes summer debut in friendly Acerbi (groin) got the start in Friday's pre-season game versus Pisa.

Impact Acerbi was brought along slowly after undergoing sports hernia surgery, which cost him Euro 2024, but he has been ramping up in the last couple of weeks and was cleared to play two weeks before the opener and will be fully ready. He'll alternate with Stefan de Vrij in the middle of the defense like last season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Euro 2024 Acerbi has withdrawn from the Italy squad due to a lingering sports hernia, Ansa reported.

Impact Acerbi tried to shake off the injury late in the season by resting and rehabbing for about a month and featured in one of the final matches, but he's not completely healthy yet. He'll undergo surgery soon to make a full recovery ahead of the next season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Passable in Lazio game Acerbi (groin) registered one cross (one accurate), one tackle (one won), one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lazio.

Impact Acerbi got the start right away after dealing with an injury but didn't have a standout performance, even though he seemed in decent shape, and his team allowed one goal. He'll be fifty-fifty to start in the season finale. He has recorded 15 clearances, two tackles (one won) and three interceptions in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet and scoring once.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Lazio Acerbi (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lazio.

Impact Acerbi returns after missing Inter's last three matches through injury. The center back takes up a role in the Inter back three, replacing Stefan de Vrij.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Lazio tilt Acerbi (groin) has returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Acerbi is feeling better after missing three matches due to a sports hernia and could get a tune-up ahead of the Euro in one of the final two games. His return will affect Stefan de Vrij the most. He has logged seven interceptions, 21 clearances and three blocks in his last five appearances, scoring once and contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Sassuolo Acerbi (groin) hasn't practiced this week and isn't a lock to be able to return in one of the four final games, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Acerbi continues to deal with sports hernia and can't play, but Inter have elected to bring injured players to the bench in recent fixtures after clinching the title. Stefan de Vrij will keep logging heavy minutes.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Acerbi stated on Instagram that he had been playing through sports hernia and would take advantage of the fact that Inter sealed the title early to rehab.

Impact Acerbi will be shut down to get healthy ahead of the European Championship. It's unclear at this stage whether he'll be available for any of the remaining matches given the tricky nature of his injury. Stefan De Vrij will absorb most of his minutes.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Milan clash Acerbi scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), six clerances and one block in Monday's 2-1 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Acerbi opened the scoring in the first half with a point-blank header on a corner kick. It's his third goal of the season. He has started over Stefan De Vrij in the last four matches, tallying 14 clearances, two blocks and two interceptions, with one clean sheet.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus says he is 'bitter' about Italian league not punishing Acerbi for alleged racial abuse

Napoli defender Juan Jesus says he has been left feeling “very bitter” and “crestfallen” by the Italian league’s decision not to punish Inter Milan player Francesco Acerbi for an a...

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Acerbi won't be penalized for alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus. Napoli calls ruling 'astonishing'

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi will not face any sanctions for allegedly racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus in a Serie A match because there wasn’t enough proof

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter's Acerbi facing investigation over alleged racist abuse of Napoli's Jesus Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi is facing an investigation over an alleged racist remark he made towards Napoli’s Juan Jesus during Su...

MARCH 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inter defender Acerbi sent home from Italy camp. Denies racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi has been sent home from Italy’s training camp after an allegation he racially abused Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus in Sunday’s Serie A match

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to form against Bologna Acerbi had one tackle (one won), four clearances, one block and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Acerbi filled it up in his second game back from injury and played a big role in shutting down a pretty good frontline. He has logged five interceptions, 14 clearances and two blocks in his last four appearances, with one goal and two clean sheets.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Posts three clearances against Genoa Acerbi had one inaccurate cross, three blocks and one block in 25 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Acerbi returned after four matches on the shelf and shored up the defense down the stretch, contributing to protecting the lead. He'll rotate with Stefan de Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni in two defensive spots in the coming games. He has tallied 12 clearances, one tackle (one won) and one interceptions in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet and one goal.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to face Genoa Acerbi (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Genoa.

Impact Acerbi is making his return to the team sheet Monday, having earned a role on the bench following a four-match absence due to a calf issue. The defender will now look to get in the starting XI in the club's upcoming contests, as he has received the start in all but six of the matches he has been available for this campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Genoa tilt Acerbi (calf) logged a pair of full training sessions in a row ahead of Monday's game versus Genoa, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Acerbi is expected to return to the game-day squad list after four games on the shelf but will likely not be rushed into the starting lineup to avoid risks, also because Stefan de Vrij has been solid. He has logged 10 clearances, two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE