INTER MILAN NEWS

Edin Dzeko - Bows out late versus Milan Dzeko took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, created two scoring chances and won nine duels in 76 minutes in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Milan and was replaced due to a...

Impact Dzeko was completely erased from the game by Milan defenders and had one of his least productive outings of the season. He will be assessed by the Bosnia doctors in the next few days. He has not hit the net in four matches, where he has tallied seven shots, four chances created and three crosses. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Wins seven duels versus Milan Skriniar won seven duels and two of two tackles, drew three fouls and had one block in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Skriniar had an okay but not particularly busy outing in this one, and Inter conceded once. He has posted three goals, 18 tackles, 12 interceptions and 42 clearances in 15 matches, with three clean sheets. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Misses PK against Milan Martinez took four shots (one on target), sent in one inaccurate cross, drew one foul and had three clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Martinez got denied by Ciprian Tatarusanu from the spot and could not cash in his other attempts either. He has fallen into a bit of a slump as he has not scored in seven matches, where he has tallied 22 shots, one assist, eight chances created and four crosses. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Delivers six crosses versus Milan Perisic had three successful take-ons, won nine duels, sent in six crosses (two accurate) and created one scoring chance in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Perisic had decent volume despite not being one of the focal points of the offense in this one. He has not collected points in the past five games, where he has posted seven shots, three chances crated and 21 crosses. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miami tops 1st-place New England 1-0 on Matuidi goal

Blaise Matuidi scored in the 58th minute and Inter Miami surprised the first-place New England Revolution 1-0 in the regular-season finale Sunday

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool at West Ham; AC Milan hosts Inter

Two of the Premier League’s in-form teams go head-to-head at the London Stadium when West Ham hosts Liverpool

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus beats Fiorentina 1-0 on Cuadrado stoppage-time goal

Juan Cuadrado’s stoppage-time goal has given Juventus a 1-0 victory against 10-man Fiorentina and has ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mancini calls up Pobega for decisive World Cup qualifiers

Torino midfielder Tommaso Pobega has been called up to Italy’s squad for the first time for decisive World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Northern Ireland

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Barella - Extends contract with Inter Barella has signed a five-year contract extension through 2026 with Inter, the club announced Friday.

Impact Barella has been a star during his two years so far with Inter, posting eight goals and 27 assists in 102 appearances across all competitions since transferring from Cagliari in the summer of 2019. The 24-year-old has also become in integral part of the Italian National Team -- he started six of seven games during Euro 2020, which Italy won -- and he is looking forward to continuing to lead the midfield in Milan in the future.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Samir Handanovic - Concedes late versus Sheriff Handanovic had one save and gave up one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Handanovic was barely called into action in this one, but the opponents scored a late consolation goal on a corner kick. He has allowed 15 goals, made 50 saves and kept three clean sheets in 15 matches. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Delivers nine crosses against Sheriff Dimarco took one off-target shot, sent in nine crosses (three accurate), won one of two tackles and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Dimarco continues to be highly productive whenever called upon, especially in terms of crosses, as he has launched at least eight in his past four starts. However, Ivan Perisic remains the starter on the left wing. He has tallied two goals, one assist, 21 chances created and 82 crosses in 14 matches (seven starts). Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Shines versus Sheriff Brozovic took two shots (one on target), won three of three tackles, created two chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Brozovic broke the resistance of the opponents by slotting it home from inside the box with a sharp effort early in the second half and capped off his performance by finding Alexis Sanchez deep in the final minutes ahead of the third goal. It is his first goal of the campaign, while he has added two assists, 14 shots, 11 crosses and 30 tackles in 15 games. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Scores in Sheriff game Sanchez took one shot on target, created two chances, won one duel and scored a goal in nine minutes in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Sanchez made the most of his scarce minutes by bamboozling a pair of defenders and finding the target with a superb shot in the late stages of the game. He is faring better lately but he has to compete with Lautaro Martinez and Joaquin Correa and therefore he is highly likely to remain a super-sub. He has notched one goal, one assist, six chances created and five crosses in eight appearances (one start). Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arturo Vidal - Provides assist versus Sheriff Vidal sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won three of five tackles and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff.

Impact Vidal got the nod in this one and had a productive day in both phases and set up Marcelo Brozovic with a quality feed in the box. He is making a case for getting more regular minutes at the expense of Hakan Calhanoglu. He has notched two goals, three assists, six chances created and 16 tackles in eight games (two starts). Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Creates two chances against Sheriff Barella drew one foul, had two successful take-ons, won seven duels and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Barella had a relatively quiet day on offense as a few teammates did more damage than him, but he still picked up a few stats across the board. He has posted one goal, five assists, 27 shots and 30 crosses in 15 games. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Takes five shots versus Sheriff Dzeko drew one foul, won three duels, had one successful take-ons and took five shots (one on target) in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Dzeko had multiple attempts, but only one on goal, where the opposing goalie denied him from point-blank range. His scoring has slowed down since he has not cracked the stat sheet in the past three games, where he has tallied six shots, two chances and two crosses. He has eight goals in 15 games in the season. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Scores against Sheriff Skriniar took two shots (both on target), won one of two tackles and two duels and scored a gaol in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact Skriniar was not particularly busy in the back as Inter pulled the string and he bundled it over the line in a scrum on a corner kick. On the other hand, Inter gave up a cheap goal late. He has tallied three goals, 16 tackles, 41 clearances and 11 interceptions in 14 games, with three clean sheets. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Misfires against Sheriff Martinez took six shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and drew three fouls in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Sheriff.

Impact Martinez paced his team in shot but he once again struck out, in particular missing the target on a pair of comfortable headers. After a hot stretch, he has not hit the net in six games. He has contributed elsewhere since has posted 18 shots, eight chances created and one assist. Inter will face Milan Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool, Ajax cruise into Champions League knockout rounds

Liverpool and Ajax extended their perfect winning records in the Champions League to advance into the round of 16

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter wins 3-1 at Sheriff to move into 2nd in CL group

Inter Milan produced three second-half goals in a 3-1 win at upstart Sheriff to move into a qualifying position in Group D of the Champions League

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema nets twice in Madrid's 2-1 CL win over Shakhtar

Karim Benzema has scored Real Madrid’s 1,000th goal in Europe's top club competition as the Spanish powerhouse defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to take the lead in its Champions Leagu...

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antonio Conte back in Premier League as Tottenham manager

Tottenham has hired Antonio Conte as its third manager in seven months

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona without manager, fighting to avoid early CL exit

The immediate pressure eased on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after leading Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa nets 2 as Inter beats Udinese to keep pressure on top Joaquín Correa scored twice as Inter Milan beat Udinese 2-0 to keep up the pressure on the top two in Serie A

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM