INTER MILAN NEWS

Nicolo Barella - Creates three chances against Atalanta Barella sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Barella came in second for chances within his team and one of his timely passes in the box could have easily led to a goal if his teammates had better aim. He has logged two helpers, eight shots, ten chances and four tackles in the last five games. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Decent versus Atalanta Skriniar had two interceptions and one block, won two of two tackles and three duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Skriniar had an okay performance and his side came away with the clean sheet, but he did not fill the stat-sheet as on other occasions. He has logged 24 tackles, 19 interceptions, 54 clearances and 14 blocks in 19 matches, with eight clean sheets. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Held in check by Atalanta Perisic sent in one inaccurate cross and had four interceptions, one block and two clearances in Sunday's 0-0 tie with Atalanta.

Impact Perisic mostly had to take care of the defensive in this one as Atalanta attacked a lot down his flank and was a non-factor in the final third. He has bagged one goal and added five shots, four chances and 18 crosses in the last five matches. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Mostly quiet against Atalanta Calhanoglu sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and committed one foul in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Calhanoglu sent in a few corner kicks, but he could not replicate his recent busy outings for the most part. He has scored once, provided three assists, created 20 chances and sent in 33 crosses in the last five tilts. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Misfires against Atalanta Dzeko took five shots (one on target), sent in one accurate cross, had two successful take-ons and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Dzeko took most of the shots for his side in this one, but he had poor aim and Juan Musso brilliantly denied his only attempt on target. He has not scored in five matches, where he has dished tow assists and added 12 shots and five chances. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir Handanovic - Shines against Atalanta Handanovic had six saves while blanking Atalanta in Sunday's 0-0 tie.

Impact Handanovic had one of his finest performances of the season as he recorded his second-highest tally for saves in the season and thwarted multiple point-blank attempts. He has kept eight clean sheets in the last ten matches, making 25 saves. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Milan can move top in Italy with win over Spezia

AC Milan can move into top spot in Serie A with a win at home to relegation-threatened Spezia

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serie A leader Inter Milan held to 0-0 draw at Atalanta

Inter Milan failed to score a goal in an Italian league match for the first time in almost a year as it was held to a 0-0 draw at Atalanta

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool eyes second place, Inter faces Atalanta

Liverpool will look to reduce the gap to English Premier League leader Manchester City to 11 points by beating Brentford at home on Sunday

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanchez gives Inter win over Juventus in Italian Super Cup

Alexis Sánchez scored with practically the last kick of the match to help Inter Milan win the Italian Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Juventus after extra time

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter Milan expects fight from Juventus in Italian Super Cup

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has an impressive record against Juventus in the Italian Super Cup

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barça-Madrid in Super Cup, Chelsea-Spurs 2nd leg

Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in their second “clásico” of the season in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shawcross retires due to back injury after 16-year career

Defender Ryan Shawcross is retiring after a 16-year career that ended last season with David Beckham’s Inter Miami in Major League Soccer

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chinese broadcaster ordered to pay EPL $213M over TV rights

A Chinese broadcaster has been ordered to pay the English Premier League at least $213 million by the High Court in London over the collapse of the rights agreements

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samir Handanovic - Concedes once against Lazio Handanovic had one save, three clearances and one punch and gave up one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Handanovic was a step late on a long ball and Ciro Immobile beat him to the punch and tucked it home. He had not conceded in three matches. He has kept seven clean sheets in the last eight appearances, making 19 saves. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Outstanding in Lazio game Bastoni had five clearances, won five duels, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Bastoni was rock-solid as usual in the back, but he provided his biggest contribution on the other end in this case, as he slotted it home from distance after a corner kick and teed up Milan Skriniar with a gorgeous cross. He is now up to three assists in the season, while it is his first goal. He has posted 33 tackles, 24 interceptions and 45 clearances in 24 matches. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Picks up defensive stats in Lazio game Brozovic took two off-target shots, had three interceptions and won three of three tackles and four duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Brozovic had a pair of attempts but was mostly busy defensively in this one and filled the stat-sheet in the defensive phase. He has notched ten shots, one chance, eight tackles and nine interceptions in the last five matches. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Produces against Lazio Sanchez took three shots (one on target), sent in five crosses, created two scoring chances and drew two fouls in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Sanchez drew the start with Edin Dzeko not fully recovered and had a strong outing, although he was not involved in the two goals. He will have to compete also with Joaquin Correa moving forward. He has scored twice, provided one assist and logged 14 shots and five chances in the last five matches. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Held in check by Lazio Martinez took one shot on target, created one chance, won one dule and had one successful take-on in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Martinez had a goal disallowed for a very narrow offside in the first half, and was not particularly involved afterward. He has bagged three goals in the last five games, adding 13 shots and six chances. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Quiet against Lazio Barella took one off-target shot, sent in one accurate cross and won one of two tackles and four duels in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Barella mostly focused on defending in this given the caliber of the opponents and was not a factor in the final third. He has logged two assists, eight shots, seven chances and five tackles in the last five matches. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Scores against Lazio Skriniar won six duels, had six clearances and scored on his only shot in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Skrinair was again rather commanding in the back and decided the game with a well-directed header in the second half. It is fourth goal of the season. He has tallied 32 tackles, 24 interceptions and 63 clearances in the 24 games. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Passable in Lazio game Perisic took three shots (one on target), sent in six crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 2-1 win over Lazio.

Impact Perisic put together a serviceable stat-line and led his team in crosses, but he was not very precise. He has scored once in the last eight games. He has tallied nine shots, eight chances and 29 crosses in the last five appearances. Inter will visit Atalanta Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Will return against Atalanta Calhanoglu served his one-game suspension in Sunday's 2-1 win over Atalanta.

Impact Calhanoglu sat out one game due to yellow-card accumulation. He will get the nod over Roberto Gagliardini in Sunday's away game versus Atalanta. He has been on a tear lately with five goals and six assists in the last ten matches.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Makes cameo in Lazio game Dzeko (return from COVID-19) had three passes and one clearance in 17 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Dzeko saw limited action and did not make an impact in his first game back after dealing with COVID-19. He will probably return to the XI over Alexis Sanchez in Sunday's road game versus Atalanta. He has scored once, provided two assists and added 11 shot and five chances in the last five appearances.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More frustration for Mourinho as Roma wastes lead over Juve

Juventus came back from two goals down for a 4-3 win at Roma in the Italian league

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS