INTER MILAN NEWS

Arturo Vidal - Stays out for Fiorentina clash Vidal (thigh) has been diagnosed with a right thigh issue and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Inter announced.

Impact Vidal will skip the second game in a row due to a minor muscular problem and will try to recover ahead of the next couple of games. Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to be back in the XI after getting the day off against Bologna. Matias Vecino and Roberto Gagliardini will be the top backups in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Correa - Avoids serious injuries Correa underwent some tests on his sore hip, which came back clean, ruling out muscular problems or fractures, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Correa is questionable for Tuesday's match against Fiorentina, but he should not miss much time after that as he is dealing with a simple contusion. Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez should partner up on that occasion.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter ROME (AP) — Even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte, Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title.The Nerazzurr...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Samir Handanovic - Gives up one goal versus Bologna Handanovic had one save and one clearance and conceded once in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Handanovic was barely called into action in this one, but Bologna managed to score a late goal on a set piece. He has allowed five goals in as many matches so far, making six saves and keeping one clean sheet. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Wins six duels versus Bologna Bastoni had two interceptions and one clearance and won two of four tackles and six duels in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Bastoni logged another commanding display in the back, but Inter gave up a late consolation goal. He has tallied ten tackles, four clearances and four interceptions in four matches. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Collects point against Bologna Brozovic took two shots (both on target), created one scoring chance, won one of two tackles and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Brozovic turned in a solid shift in the midfield and set up Edin Dzeko's first goal with a quality feed in the box. It is his first assist of the season, while he has taken seven shots, created five scoring chances and had 11 tackles. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Provides assist against Bologna Dumfries took two shots, created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Dumfries often created havoc with his scampers down the flank and he set up Lautaro Martinez with a precise cross on his first one. He had been integrated slowly thus far as he did not play in the pre-season with PSV, but he figures to be more involved from here on out. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Shines versus Bologna Dimarco took five shots (two on target), sent in nine crosses (two accurate), created one scoring chance and picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Dimarco replaced Ivan Perisic and had a tremendous performance as he paced his side in shots and crosses and picked out Milan Skriniar on a corner kick to tally his first assist of the season. He has also scored once and posted seven shots, five chances created and 20 crosses. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Scores against Bologna Skriniar took one shot on target, had two interceptions and five clearances and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Skrinair doubled the lead in the early going with a towering header on a corner kick. He is already up to two goals in the season. He has posted 17 clearances, six tackles and five interceptions in five matches, with one clean sheet. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Vecino - Finds target versus Bologna Vecino took two shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, won five duels and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Vecino was a surprise starter as Arturo Vidal, who was supposed to relieve Hakan Calhanoglu, was a late scratch. He made the most of it by punching home one of the several accurate crosses that passed through the Bologna box. He has posted two shots, one chance, two tackles and four clearances in four appearances (one start). Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Scores against Bologna Martinez took three shots (one on target), created one scoring chance, had three successful take-ons and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Martinez opened the scoring in the early going by tapping home a sharp low-driven cross from Denzel Dumfries. He could have had a bigger day but he could not find the target on a pair of clear-cut attempts. He has hit the net in three straight Serie A matches. He has posted also ten shots, one chance and one cross. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Bags brace versus Bologna Dzeko took two shots (both on target), created two chances, drew one foul and scored twice in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Dzeko replaced the injured Joaquin Correa and rounded out the score in the second half with two technical goals, toe-poking one home from close range and later finding the target from near the baseline. He is up to three goals and one assist in the season, and he has added seven shots and six chances created. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Scores against Bologna Barella took two shots (one on target), created three scoring chances, drew one foul and scored a goal in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bologna.

Impact Barella was one of the many Inter players that managed to make the stat-sheet in this one, as he punched it home after a short goal-line clearance by a defender. It is his first goal of the season, while he has provided three assists. He has logged also eight chances and ten tackles. Inter will face Fiorentina away Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No Lukaku, no Conte and no problem for Inter in 6-1 rout

Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joaquin Correa - Subs off early against Bologna Correa drew one foul and won two duels before leaving Saturday's game with Bologna due to an apparent hip injury.

Impact Correa drew his first start since joining Inter, but he was unable to finish the first half. He got banged up in a tackle with an opponent and could not even stay on the bench afterward. He is headed for some tests. Edin Dzeko reprised his role in the frontline when Correa exited.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arturo Vidal - Unavailable versus Bologna Vidal is out for Saturday's match against Bologna due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Vidal was in the running to make the XI as the coach rotated the squad a bit, but instead it will be Matias Vecino replacing Hakan Calhanoglu in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fábio scores twice, New York Red Bulls beat Inter Miami 4-0

Fábio scored two second-half goals and the New York Red Bulls beat Inter Miami 4-0 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern in good form; pressure on Lille

Manchester City has scored at least five goals in each of its last four home games in all competitions

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misfiring Inter attack missing former star Lukaku

Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Samir Handanovic - Concedes once versus Real Madrid Handanovic had one save, one punch and one clearance and gave up one goal in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Handanovic was not called into action much overall, and he could do little on Rodrygo's point-blank shot in the final minutes. He has allowed four goals, made five saves and keep one clean sheets in four matches. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Skriniar - Very solid versus Real Madrid Skriniar took three off-target shots and had three blocks, two interceptions and three clearances in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Skrinair thwarted multiple dangerous actions with timely interventions. The goal by Real Madrid did not come from his side of the pitch. He has gotten off to a strong start, registering 12 clearances, six tackles and six blocks in four matches. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Misfires against Real Madrid Perisic took four shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (one accurate), won two of two tackles and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Perisic had a busy but also rather sloppy performance. He subbed off after 55 minutes for tactical reasons, but Federico Dimarco did not do much better. The two are likely to split time on the left wing moving forward. Perisic has tallied five shots, 14 chances and seven tackles in four starts. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Stuffs stat-sheet against Real Madrid Brozovic took two off-target shots, won three duels, had four clearances and created one scoring chance in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Brozovic did not put up a particularly eye-catching stat-line, but he was one of the best Inter performers in this one and picked up stats in almost all the categories. He has logged five shots, three chances created and seven tackles thus far. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Creates two chances against Real Madrid Martinez took three shots (two on target), created two scoring chances, had one interception and won one duel in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Martinez was dangerous on a pair of occasions, but he could not put his shots past Thibaut Courtois even when firing off from good position. He has scored twice thus far, adding ten shots and two chances. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Fires three shots versus Real Madrid Dzeko created one scoring chance, won seven duels, drew four fouls and took three shots (all on target) in Wednesday's 0-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Dzeko was busier in the box than in the previous game, but he lacked some touch when finishing, plus Thibaut Courtois pulled off some superb saves. He has recorded one goal, one assist, five chances created and eight shots through four matches. Inter will host Bologna Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE