OCTOBER 31, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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 -213 TOTAL 2.5
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
Samir Handanovic - Shines versus Udinese Handanovic had five saves while keeping a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Handanovic had multiple strong saves to prevent the opponents from the re-opening the contest late in the second half, padding his stats. It is his second consecutive clean sheet and the third in the past seven tilts, where he has given up six goals and recorded 24 saves. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andrea Ranocchia - Stifling in Udinese game Ranocchia won 12 duels and one tackle and had six clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Ranocchia relieved Stefan De Vrij at the end of a busy week and dominated in the air in this one. This was just his second appearance of the season and he is unlikely to gain a bigger role despite the good showing. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Barella - Fires seven shots in Udinese match Barella won seven duels, had three successful take-ons, created one scoring chance and took seven shots (two on target) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Barella had multiple dangerous attempts, but he did not manage to put one in the net, also because of the opposition of Marco Silvestri. Despite the lack of points, he has posted 20 shots, ten chances created, 13 crosses and eight tackles in the last seven matches. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edin Dzeko - Held in check by Udinese Dzeko took one shot on target, created two scoring chances, drew one foul and won two duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Dzeko could not keep up his scoring in this one mainly because his teammates had trouble finding him in the box. He came close to picking up an assist on a couple of occasions. He has hit the net three times in the last five matches, adding one assist, 12 shots and ten chances created. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Perisic - Fairly quiet against Udinese Perisic sent in five crosses (one accurate and won one tackles and two duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Perisic did not get much going into this one, but he participated in the first goal as he eluded a pair of defenders with a dummy before the ball got to Joaquin Correa. He has tallied one goal, one assist, ten shots, seven chances and 20 crosses in the last five starts. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Skriniar - Wins four duels against Udinese Skrinair had three clearances, one block and two interceptions and won five duels in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Skrinair easily stymied a few actions by the opponents, concretely contributing to keeping a clean sheet. He has scored twice and registered 14 tackles, six interceptions, 39 clearances and 17 blocks in 13 games, baking the opponents three times. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Swings in nine crosses versus Udinese Calhanoglu created one scoring chance, sent in nine crosses (three accurate), had one interception and drew one foul in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Calhanoglu had good volume in this one and largely paced his team in crosses, but he did not manage to take a shot. He has been up-and-down in the last seven matches (five starts), where he has posted one assist, six shots, 11 chances and 26 crosses. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Sets up teammate versus Udinese Bastoni had two interceptions, won five duels, created two scoring chances and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Bastoni did not have a particularly busy day in the back and provided an assist as one of his long passes trickled to Joaquin Correa, who took it to the house with a solo action. It is his first helper of the campaign. He has registered 16 tackles, 19 clearances and 11 interceptions in 13 games, with three clean sheets. Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Dumfries - Provides assist against Udinese Dumfries took one shot on target, sent in three crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Dumfries was picked over Matteo Darmian after the midweek game and had a good impact on offense, as he set up Joaquin Correa with an accurate square ball and got a point-blank attempt blocked by a defender. It is his second helper of the season, and he has added eight shots, nine chances created and 14 crosses in 12 appearances (five starts). Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joaquin Correa - Scores twice against Udinese Correa took two shots (both on target), drew one foul, created one chance and scored two goals in Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Correa made the most of the opportunity to start by deciding the game with a clutch performance as he hit the net twice with sharp attempts from inside the box. These were his first goals since the opener. He has tallied eight shots, two chances and five tackles in nine games (three starts). Inter will face Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Wednesday and then Milan next Sunday.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NYCFC eliminates Miami from playoff contention
Valentín Castellanos scored two goals to stay in the mix for the Golden Boot award and New York City FC beat Inter Miami 3-1OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami midfielder Federico Higuaín to retire after MLS season
Inter Miami midfielder Federico Higuaín, a brother of teammate Gonzolo Higuaín, will retire at the end of the Major League Soccer seasonOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inter Milan says Christian Eriksen can't play in Italy because of Euro 2020 heart attack After suffering an on-field heart attack at Euro 2020, Christian Eriksen’s run at Inter Milan looks to be over.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Inter to sell Eriksen as Denmark star's defibrillator keeps him out of action in Serie A ' Goal.com Inter have confirmed they are looking to sell Christian Eriksen to a team in another country so that the midfielder can continue his career.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Christian Eriksen - Not allowed to play in Italy Eriksen is in good health, but he can not be cleared to play with an IFD in Italy, but he could resume his career elsewhere in the future, Inter announced.
Impact Eriksen is currently rehabbing in Denmark under the supervision of the doctors that first treated him following the health scare during the Euro. Inter acknowledged that his situation is fluid, but that he could not play in Serie A while he has an IFD due to the country's regulations. On the other hand, they acknowledged it could happen in other leagues. It has yet to be decided whether the IFD will be a permanent or a temporary solution. In any case, the team de facto ruled him out for the season.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martínez signs new deal to stay at Inter until 2026
Inter Milan star striker Lautaro Martínez has signed a new deal until 2026OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lautaro Martinez - Extends contract with Inter Martinez has singed a five-year contract extension through 2026 with Inter, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Martinez is very much the present and the future for Inter, and the 24-year-old's contract extension will have been a very important piece of business for the club after Romelu Lukaku left for Chelsea in the summer, and his replacement Edin Dzeko will be 36 by the end of the season.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AC Milan showing its no longer dependent on Ibrahimovic
Nine winsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Samir Handanovic - Keeps clean sheet against Empoli Handanovic had two saves while blanking Empoli in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Handanovic had a rather easy day since Inter pulled the strings and Empoli were rarely threatening. He had not kept a clean sheet in four games, where he had given up six goals and made 17 saves. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Posts six cleanrances in Empoli game Bastoni had one interception and six clearances, won six duels and created one scoring in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Bastoni had the second busy performance in a row and Inter managed to shut down the opponent in this case. He has logged 16 tackles, nine interceptions and 18 clearances in 12 matches, contributing to two clean sheets. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Gagliardini - Wins three tackles versus Empoli Gagliardini took two shots (one on target), won three of seven tackles and ten duels and drew two fouls in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Gagliardini had a physical performance while getting the nod over Hakan Calhanoglu in this one. It was just his second start of the season. He has posted one assist, two shots, three crosses and nine tackles in seven matches. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matteo Darmian - Productive against Empoli Darmian sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and had two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli
Impact Darmian put together a well-rounded line while drawing another start over Denzel Dumfries. The teammate appears to be in the doghouse following a blunder against Juventus but should remain in the mix given the packed schedule. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danilo D`Ambrosio - Scores against Empoli D'Ambrosio took two shots (both on target), had two blocks and two clearances and scored a goal in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact D'Ambrosio relieved Milan Skiriniar in his first start of the season and hit the net with a point-blank header in the first half. He had featured just twice before this game. He could get further chances when the schedule gets busy. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Sanchez - Sets up teammate in Empoli game Sanchez took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses, created three scoring chances and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli.
Impact Sanchez received a rare start in the midweek round as Edin got most of the day off and capitalized on it by setting up Danilo D'Ambrosio with a sweet cross. This was his first start of the season. He will fight with Joaquin Correa for the role as the top backup up front. He has notched five shots, six chances and four crosses in seven matches. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
