INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Sees red in Atalanta game Bastoni registered two shots (zero on goal). three clearances and three crosses (zero accurate) before being sent off late in Sunday's victory over Atalanta.

Impact Bastoni did more damage on offense than racking up stats in the back in the win but was cautioned twice, with the second yellow card coming in the stoppage time when the match was already decided. He'll be unavailable for March 30's tilt against Udinese at home. Stefan de Vrij (knee) or Yann Aurel Bisseck will take his place in the back.

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Denzel Dumfries - Subs off against Atalanta Dumfries had three clearances and one tackle (one won) and drew two fouls in 66 minutes in Sunday's game versus Atalanta before leaving due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Dumfries had a subdued display on offense and bowed out after receiving medical attention twice. He'll be assessed by the Netherlands staff in the next few days. The coach deployed Yann Aurel Bisseck wide since Matteo Darmian (thigh) and Nicola Zalewski (calf) are hurt.

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Inter takes a big step to retaining Serie A crown with 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

Inter Milan has taken a significant step to keeping its Serie A crown with a 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

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Stefan De Vrij - Ruled out Sunday De Vrij (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Atalanta as he has not fully recovered from his injury.

Impact De Vrij suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for a second straight match. The Dutch defender was a late decision for Sunday's game but will not feature after training on the side this week. His next opportunity to play will be against Udinese after the international break.

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Stefan De Vrij - Doubftul for Atalanta meeting De Vrij has worked on the side after missing the past game due to knee soreness, Mediaset reported.

Impact De Vrij will at most be an emergency option if he feels better on game day, but he risks being ruled out altogether. He hasn't been called up by the Netherlands because of the situation. Francesco Acerbi and Yann Aurell Bisseck will soak up his minutes.

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Lookman and Gasperini hug and make up ahead of Atalanta's title showdown against Inter

Ademola Lookman and his coach Gian Piero Gasperini appear to have made up

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Yann Bisseck - Shows well in Feyenoord bout Bisseck generated two tackles (one won), three blocks and two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Feyenoord.

Impact Bisseck turned in a solid shift in his return to the XI after two matches, but Inter allowed a goal due to a PK. Benjamin Pavard has had the clear upper hand over him in recent fixtures. He has recorded six tackles (five won), four interceptions, 11 clearances and six blocks in the last four games (two blocks), providing one assist.

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Denzel Dumfries - Workmanlike against Feyenoord Dumfries had two crosses (zero accurate), four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Dumfries filled it up defensively but wasn't as dominant as usual in the final third, as Inter didn't need to go all-out to score in this one. He has assisted once and added seven shots (two on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (one accurate) and eight clearnaces in the last five games.

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Kristjan Asllani - Suspended for first Bayern leg Asllani recorded three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three corners and picked up his third yellow card in 29 minutes in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Asllani was relatively busy off the bench thanks to a few set pieces but will be unavailable for April 7's game versus Bayern Munich due to yellow-card accumulation. Hakan Calhanoglu will be forced to do the heavy lifting at the position.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Solid in Feyenoord tilt Mkhitaryan won three of four tackles and had two shots (one on goal), one interception and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Mkhitaryan made his presence felt on both ends and came away with a well-rounded stat line. He'll likely log heavy minutes in the coming weeks since his top deputy Piotr Zielinski suffered a serious calf injury. He has totaled six shots (one on target), three key passes, eight tackles (seven won) and eight clearances in his last five outings.

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Lautaro Martinez - Unused against Feyenoord Martinez (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez could have played if needed, but he wasn't risked as Inter cruised to the qualification. Unless he has a setback, he'll be back in the XI for Sunday's clash with Atalanta.

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Carlos Augusto - Provides assist in Feyenoord game Augusto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Augusto made his return to the starting lineup after recently dealing with a calf injury and logged his second helper of the season by feeding Marcus Thuram outside the box ahead of the opening goal. Federico Dimarco (thigh) will stay out against Atalanta. He has posted three key passes, four shots (two on target), 11 crosses (five accurate) and five tackles (three won) in his last five showings.

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Hakan Calhanoglu - Converts PK against Feyenoord Calhanoglu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Calhanoglu made the stat-sheet for the second consecutive game by keeping his aplomb from the spot, thwarting any comeback hopes by the opposing team. He put a scoring drought in the rearview mirror and improved to eight goals in the season. He has dished out an assist and posted 10 shots (three on target), nine key passes and 28 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five fixtures.

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Marcus Thuram - Scores versus Feyenoord Thuram scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Thuram broke the deadlock by brilliantly bending it home and could have had a second later on, but he rocked the crossbar after waltzing through defenders. He's regaining steam after a slump and an ankle injury. He has hit the net twice and logged eight shots (two on target), three chances created and two tackles (one won) in the last four fixtures.

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Yann Sommer - Concedes once versus Feyenoord Sommer had three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Sommer returned between the sticks after missing two matches due to a thumb fracture and watching two more from the bench after being cleared. He looked fine and was beaten only by a PK. He'll start over Josep Martinez in most games if he avoids further injuries. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five displays, making 16 saves and surrendering seven goals. Inter will face Atalanta away Sunday.

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Thuram mirroring Serie A exploits on international stage for Inter

Marcus Thuram has emerged as one of Serie A’s leading players this season and he’s now doing it on the international stage

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Stefan De Vrij - Late scratch De Vrij was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij was originally brought in after passing a late fitness test, but then was scratched for Francesco Acerbi. The defender will hope this is an unrelated injury issue and not a setback with the thigh injury that had him doubtful for Tuesday's clash.

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Stefan De Vrij - Starting Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash after overcoming a thigh injury. It's not clear if there's any limitations on his minutes, but the fact he was deemed fit enough to start is a good sign.

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Lautaro Martinez - Likely bench option against Feyenoord Martinez (thigh) is trending toward being available as a sub for Tuesday's game versus Feyenoord, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Martinez was back with the group on game day after being limited to open the week. He's poised to be an option but probably won't start as he usually does. Mehdi Taremi is the frontrunner to take his place in the XI.

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Stefan De Vrij - Passed fit for Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is good to go and might start versus Feyenoord, Sky Italy reported.

Impact De Vrij was managed after the previous game but won't miss time and is neck-and-neck to start with Francesco Acerbi. He has notched two tackles (two won), two interceptions and eight clearances in the last four matches.

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Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski could be out for weeks with calf injury

Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski could be out for a few weeks with a calf strain

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Questionable for Feyenoord game De Vrij didn't practice with the rest of the group Monday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Vrij will be re-evaluated on game day and will at most be a substitute option to avoid risks. Carlos Augusto returned from injury over the weekend, allowing Alessandro Bastoni to return to his usual role in the back.

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Lautaro Martinez - Not fully fit Martinez trained on the side Monday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Martinez could still recover and make the bench but is unlikely to start, also because Inter don't necessarily need to win. Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi were managed against Monza and could form the attack midweek.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Sidelined long-term Zielinski has been diagnosed with a strain in the medial gastrocnemius muscle of his right leg, Inter announced.

Impact Zielinski is expected to miss six to eight weeks because the injury is significant, Sky reported. Davide Frattesi and Kristjan Asllani will absorb his minutes behind the three starters in the midfield.

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