MATCHDAY: EPL's top 3 playing; Dortmund-Bayern in Bundesliga
The English Premier League's top three are in action, with only two points separating themDECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INTER MILAN 13-4-1 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
13-4-1 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Bologna (H) · Wed 7:45PM
INT -235 TOTAL 2.5
Alessandro Bastoni - Expected back versus Roma Bastoni (illness) has good chances to start in Saturday's match against Roma, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Bastoni shook off most symptoms of the recent illness and, while he was not a full go in practice after sitting out the last game, he is likely to tough it out since Stefan De Vrij and Andrea Ranocchia is out. If he gets the nod, he will replace either Danilo D'Ambrosio or Denzel Dumfries.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Inter's Christian Eriksen training alone at former club Odense as January transfer window approaches The Denmark international is being prevented from competing in Italian football after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Eriksen uses Danish training field as part of rehabilitation
Christian Eriksen has resumed training in Denmark as part of his rehabilitation after suffering a cardiac arrest at the European ChampionshipDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Eriksen starts training at youth club in Denmark after cardiac arrest Christian Eriksen is training at one of his first clubs in Denmark after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.Eriksen, 29, has not played...
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Christian Eriksen - Training individually Eriksen has begun training at Danish club Odense Boldklub, according to the Athletic.
Impact Eriksen has started training for the first time since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 in June, and he's doing so at a club he played for as a youth. There are still plenty of question marks that would surround a potential return to the sport, but he seems to just be taking it one step at a time.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Samir Handanovic - Keeps clean sheet in Spezia game Handanovic had four saves while blanking Spezia in Wednesday's 2-0 win.
Impact Handanovic picked up his third clean sheet in a row and contributed with a few decent saves, mostly when the game was already sealed. Heh is now up to seven in the season in 20 matches. He has allowed 18 goals and made 52 saves. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Puts up numbers in Spezia game Dimarco took three shots (zero on target), sent in 11 crosses (three accurate), created four chances and won one tackle in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Dimarco once again put together a strong stat line despite playing in a defensive role, mostly thanks to his prowess on set pieces. He could get the nod again Sunday considering Inter's current defensive absences. He has recorded two goals, one assist, 26 shots and 108 crosses in 19 matches (nine starts). Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Dumfries - Creates two chances versus Spezia Dumfries took one shot on target, sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and won three duels in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Dumfries fared adequately in his return to the starting lineup after significant time to replace the injured Matteo Darmian. He is in line to get more minutes in the next few matches. He has tallied three assists, nine shots, 13 chances created and 18 crosses in 16 games (six starts). Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Gagliardini - Scores against Spezia Gagliardini took three shots (one on target), won four duels, had one block and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Gagliardini relieved Nicolo Barella in this one and opened the scoring in the first half with a comfortable finish from inside the box after a deep cut. It is his first of the season. He has logged one assist, five shots, ten tackles and five interceptions in ten matches (three starts). Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joaquin Correa - Fires five shots against Spezia Correa took five shots (one on target), created one scoring chance and was dispossessed three times in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Correa drew the second start in a row, over Edin Dzeko this time, and had a high number of attempts, but he was not particularly accurate. Either starting or off the bench, he will continue to stay involved, although the return of Alexis Sanchez might impact his minutes a little. He has not scored in six appearances, where he has provided one assist, taken seven shots and created five chances. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelo Brozovic - Plays well in Spezia match Brozovic took three shots (one on target), created four scoring chances, won two of three tackles and sent in one accurate cross in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Brozovic turned in another solid effort and was busier than usual on offense thanks to the easy matchup. He has logged seven shots, eight chances created and four crosses in the past five matches. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Productive against Spezia Calhanoglu took three shots (two on target), sent in five crosses (three accurate), created six scoring chances and won two of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Calhanoglu did not manage to hit the net this one, but he still assembled a good-looking stat line, piling up numbers in all offensive categories also thanks to a few sharp set pieces and leading his team in chances. He has shown tremendous form in the last five games, where he has scored three times, provided an assist, taken 14 shots and created 16 chances. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Skriniar - Wins six duels against Spezia Skriniar had one block and three interceptions, won six duels and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Skriniar anchored the defense in this one with Stefan De Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni both missing and held his own as usual. He has posted 25 tackles, 19 interceptions and 50 clearances in 19 games, with six clean sheets. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Scores and assists versus Spezia Martinez took six shots (three on target), created three chances, scored a PK and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Martinez served as the linchpin of the offense with Edin Dzeko not in the lineup and fully exploited it. He paced his side in shots and converted his second penalty kick in a row, as Hakan Calhanoglu had already subbed off. He also set up Roberto Gagliardini on the first goal of the game. He has recaptured his best form after a slump. He has hit the net three times, taken 21 shots and created seven chances in the last four matches. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Perisic - Delivers four crosses against Spezia Perisic took two shots (zero on target), sent in four crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and won two of two tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Perisic had decent volume but was not very precise in this one. He has posted one goal, one assist, seven shots and 25 crosses in the last five starts. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edin Dzeko - Comes off bench against Spezia Dzeko took one off-target shot and sent in one inaccurate shot in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Spezia.
Impact Dzeko was mostly rested in this one amid a busy stretch of the schedule. He will be back in the XI for Saturday's away game versus Roma. He has scored a brace in the past seven matches, logging 20 shots, seven chances created and eight crosses. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arturo Vidal - Subs in late versus Spezia Vidal (illness) took one shot on target in three minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Vidal shook off an illness, but the coach picked Roberto Gagliardini over him while giving a breather to Nicolo Barella. He projects to continue seeing spotty playing time. He has logged 11 shots, six chances crated and 20 tackles in 12 games (two starts). Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Sanchez - Creates two chances versus Spezia Sanchez (thigh) took one shot on target, created two scoring chances and had one interception and one successful take-on in 17 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Spezia.
Impact Sanchez returned from a thigh injury as expected and had okay numbers considering the limited playing time. He will likely be the fourth option up front behind Lautaro Martinez, Edin Dzeko and Joaquin Correa moving forward. He has posted one goal, one assist, eight shots and ten chances created in 11 matches. Inter will face Roma away Saturday.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Napoli draws at Sassuolo, Milan beats Genoa to close gap
Junior Messias continued his scoring form by netting twice for AC Milan to help the Rossoneri get back on track in the league with a 3-0 win at relegation-threatened GenoaDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexis Sanchez - Substitute option Wednesday Sanchez (thigh) was named to the match-day squad versus Spezia on Wednesday.
Impact On the year, Sanchez has made just one start in 10 appearances for the club, including another three matches in which he was an unused substitute. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to offer much in the way of fantasy value moving forward.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Ruled out for Spezia game Bastoni is unavailable Wednesday versus Spezia due to gastroenteritis, Inter announced.
Impact Bastoni was expected to anchor the defense with Stefan De Vrij and Andrea Ranocchia both on the shelf, but he is out too. Milan Skriniar will adapt to the role, flanked by Danilo D'Ambrosio and Federico Dimarco.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arturo Vidal - On bench Wednesday Vidal (illness) will be available off the bench against Spezia on Wednesday.
Impact Considering Vidal started just one of his previous five appearances, his exclusion from the starting XI shouldn't have come as a surprise. When he has featured, the midfielder as one goal on two shots (two on target), two assists and three crosses (two accurate), making him a decent fantasy target.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pašalić scores hat trick as Atalanta routs Venezia 4-0
Mario Pašalić scored a hat trick to help Atalanta rout Venezia 4-0 in Serie ANOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alexis Sanchez - Might return against Spezia Sanchez (thigh) has logged a pair of pull practices and has good chances to be available for Thursday's match versus Spezia, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Sanchez has been out of action for a couple of weeks due to his latest muscular injury, but he appears to have shaken it off. He would be a bench option, as it has been the case for most of the season, if indeed cleared to return. He has posted one goal, one assist, seven shots, and eight chances created in ten appearances (one start) so far.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
