INTER MILAN NEWS

Yann Sommer - Concedes late Sommer made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Germany.

Impact Sommer seemed set for a clean sheet before a goal in the dying moments of second half stoppage time cost him the clean sheet. Still, Sommer was excellent throughout the group stage and should be the clear top option in net in the knockout stage. Gregor Kobel has been firmly entrenched as the backup if anything happens to Sommer.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Starting Monday Dimarco (calf) is in the starting XI for Monday's clash with Croatia.

Impact Dimarco is back in the starting XI for Monday's clash after overcoming a calf issue. It was merely a bruise according to manager Luciano Spalletti, so Dimarco should be fully fit and ready to go for the final match of the group stage.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Probable for Croatia match Dimarco (calf) "has recovered, but we'll further verify that with the doctors Monday," coach Luciano Spalletti stated.

Impact Dimarco is trending in the right direction after suffering a bruise, although there are no guarantees he'll retain his starting job even if ultimately cleared. Matteo Darmian is currently the frontrunner to eventually replace him, while Andrea Cambiaso might feature in a more offensive role.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Not staying at Bournemouth Radu is heading back to Inter as Bournemouth didn't pick up their option to sign him permanently.

Impact Radu played just twice in the Premier League and in four games in the Carabao Cup with poor results. He'll transfer again later in the summer.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Picks up knock Dimarco didn't train Saturday and is day-to-day due to a calf contusion, the Italian FA announced.

Impact Dimarco will be further assessed in the lead-up to the Croatia game. His problem is minor, but he's currently considered a long shot to play. Two among Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Matteo Darmian, and Andrea Cambiaso would start on the defensive wings if he were indeed unable to.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lucien Agoume - Not signed permanently by Sevilla Agoume is heading back to Inter following a loan spell as Sevilla didn't exercise their option to buy.

Impact Agoume was a regular since switching sides in January, starring 12 times (nine starts) and getting nod in six consecutive matches down the stretch. However, Sevilla will have to re-negotiate the terms if they want him back.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Under pressure in Spain bout Bastoni recorded four tackles (two won), one block and six clearances in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Spain.

Impact Bastoni had his hands full in the back as Spain attacked at will and held up for the most part, filling it up in the process, even though his team gave up one goal like in the opener. He has tallied five tackles, one interception and eight clearances in two matches.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Wins three tackles against Spain Barella had two crosses (zero accurate), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created and won three of five tackles in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Spain.

Impact Barella was almost invisible on offense but made his presence felt on the other end, although it wasn't enough to contain the opponents who outclassed his side. He has scored once and added seven tackels, two interceptions and two crosses (zero accurate) in two rounds.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Passable in Spain match Dimarco had three crosses (one accurate), three tackles (two won), two interceptions and one clearance in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Spain.

Impact Dimarco was forced to attack less than usual given the quality of the opponents and picked up a solid amount of stats in the defensive phase. He has logged two shots (one on target), two key passes, nine crosses (three accurate) and four tackles in two games.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes goal, logs two saves Sommer conceded one goal and logged two saves during Switzerland's 1-1 draw Wednesday against Scotland.

Impact Scotland's first shot on target (by Scott McTominay) was one Sommer may have saved had it not deflected off Fabian Schar's right foot for a goal. The goalkeeper proceeded to save relatively tame shots from Che Adams and Kenny McLean, preventing Scotland from getting multiple goals. Up next for Switzerland is the host of Euro 2024, a German team with seven goals across two group-stage games going into its matchup Sunday.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Comes out empty Thuram generated five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 win versus Austria.

Impact Thuram played the entire match against Austria, however came up short after failing to get the ball in the back of the net. With Kylian Mbappe set to miss the clash with the Netherlands, the forward will have more responsibility on his shoulder as he continues to look for his first Euro goal with France.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Fires four shots Calhanoglu took four shots (one on goal), crossed four times (one accurate) and created a chance during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Georgia.

Impact Calhanoglu was held off the scoresheet despite tying for the team-high with four shots in the match. The midfielder took two of his nation's five corner kick opportunities in the match splitting duties with Arda Guler and Baris Yilmaz.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17 • GOAL.COM

Yann Sommer - Allows one against Hungary Sommer had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win against Hungary.

Impact Sommer had a somewhat quiet day in net Saturday, only stopping one shot while allowing one goal in the win. He will now look to make it a clean sheet in his next match, with that being feasible against a Scotland team that didn't have the best opening match.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - Sends in four crosses versus Italy Asllani generated two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate), two key passes and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Italy.

Impact Asllani was one of the few bright spots offensively for his team thanks primarily to sharp free kicks. He paced Albania in all offensive categories and is poised for a starring role during the tournament, unlike with Inter.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Swings in six crosses against Albania Dimarco registered two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate), one block and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Albania.

Impact Dimarco had a shocking start as his misplaced throw-in led to Albania's goal but redeemed himself as the game progressed, attacking with the usual dynamism and quality down the left flank. He has recorded six goals and six assists last season.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Finds target in Albania match Bastoni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle and two clerances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Albania.

Impact Bastoni equalized the game early in the first half with a precise header on a corner kick and didn't need to do much in the back as Albania sat back after grabbing an instantaneous lead. He had scored just once with Inter last season.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Scores against Albania Barella (quad) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), two corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Albania.

Impact Barella got the nod despite a small injury and made his presence felt, bagging the second goal for his side with a pretty volley from outside the box. He left a little earlier than usual due to his imperfect conditions but looked completely fine on the pitch.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

France's Thuram urges fellow citizens 'to fight daily' to prevent far right from taking power

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JUNE 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Barella - Starting as expected Barella (quadriceps) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Albania.

Impact Barella will not be missing Italy's Euro 2024 opener after making the starting XI Saturday, which should come as no surprise following reports that he was ready to go. The midfielder should be expected to remain in the starting XI throughout the tournament now that he is fit, as he is easily one of their better midfielders and will be expected to be an engine through the middle of the pitch.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gaetano Oristanio - Going back to Inter Oristanio hasn't been bought out by the deadline, Cagliari director Nereo Bonato announced.

Impact Oristanio could be back on loan eventually, but he's drawing interest from other outfits as well. He has a solid start, but his season went sideways due to a severe foot injury.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Should start versus Albania Barella (quad) has been tested among the starters since he resumed practicing fully, Mediaset relayed.

Impact Barella has overcome an ailment and appears poised to make the XI as he normally does, getting the nod next to Jorginho over the fallbacks Bryan Cristante and Nicolo Fagioli.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Fonseca named AC Milan coach and tasked with challenging Serie A champ Inter

Paulo Fonseca has been hired as AC Milan’s coach and charged with forming a more competitive challenge to city rival and Serie A champion Inter Milan

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Barella - Available for opener Barella (quad) returned to full training on Thursday, Ansa reported.

Impact Barella has shaken off the minor muscular problem that sidelined him for a couple of friendlies and will have two more days to get fully ready ahead of Saturday's game versus Albania. He's usually a staple of the XI, but the coaching staff could err on the side of caution given the circumstances. Two among Bryan Cristante, Davide Frattesi, and Lorenzo Pellegrini would get the nod if he didn't.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Still not training with group Barella is in heavy doubt for Italy's Euro 2024 opener against Albania on June 15, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, per Pablo Planas of Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Barella's fitness for Euro 2024 just took another hit, as he was only able to participate in warmups with the group Tuesday but was held out of the rest of the group training. His training on Wednesday and Thursday now becomes crucial, as he will have to feature in one of those sessions if he likely wants to be an option Saturday.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE