AUGUST 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
INTER MILAN 14-5-1 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
14-5-1 · 2ND IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Sparta Prague (A) · Wed 8:00PM
INT -260 TOTAL 2.5
Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter beats Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense off to a winni...
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Lautaro Martinez - Eligibile to face Verona Martinez cleared his one-game suspension in the opener, but he is also dealing with a hip issue.
Impact Martinez will be eligible to play Friday against Verona on the road, however he will have to be assessed because of a muscular issue. If he could not go, Stefano Sensi would probably get another start next to Edin Dzeko up front.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Samir Handanovic - Blanks Genoa Handanovic had four saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Handanovic had mostly easy saves and was never seriously threatened by the opponents. He led the League with 14 clean sheets last season and Inter did not lose any of their defensive starters. They will visit Verona Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Wins six duels against Genoa Bastoni created one scoring chance, drew one foul, had one clearance and won six duels in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Bastoni contributed to the clean sheet with his usual poise in the back and Genoa had very limited chances in this one. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Perisic - Busy in Genoa rout Perisic sent in seven crosses (two accurate), won two duels and took one off-target shot in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Perisic could have had a bigger day, but he had a goal and an assist waived off after VAR reviews. He is set to share time with Federico Dimarco on the left flank this season. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milan Skriniar - Gets things started against Genoa Skriniar took two shots (one on target), had five clearances, won one tackle and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Skriniar opened the scoring in the early going with a towering header on a corner kick. Inter easily tamed the opponents on the other end on their way to their first clean sheet. They will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arturo Vidal - Produces in Genoa game Vidal had two successful take-ons, created one chance, scored a goal and picked up an assist in 20 minutes in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Vidal made the most of his limited minutes, finding the target with a tap-in and also assisting Edin Dzeko with a quality cross. It could be tough for him to unseat the starter, but the good performance will likely guarantee consistent minutes, as long as he manages to stay healthy. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edin Dzeko - Scores and assists against Genoa Dzeko took four shots (three on target), created one chance, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Dzeko took full advantage of the chance of being the main focal point of the offense since Lautaro Martinez was suspended for this one. He combined with Hakan Calhanoglu on the second goal and rounded out the score late with a header from close range. He had not hit the net in a Serie A game since January. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Barella - Provides assist against Genoa Barella sent in three crosses, created two scoring chances, won three of three tackles and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over Barella.
Impact Barella put together his usual all-around performance in this one and set up Arturo Vidal with a gorgeous back-heel flick deep into the box on the third goal for his side. He is off to a strong start in the new season. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcelo Brozovic - Fires three shots against Genoa Brozovic drew one foul, won five duels, took three shots (one on target) and created one scoring chance in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Brozovic was not as effective in the final third as few of his teammates in the midfield in this one. He tallied two goals and six assists in the previous campaign, adding 45 chances and 86 crosses. Inter will face Verona away Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Shines in Inter debut Calhanoglu sent in seven crosses (two accurate), created five chances, scored a goal and picked up an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over Genoa.
Impact Calhanoglu was highly instrumental in the win as he assisted Milian Skriniar with a corner kick in the early going and then doubled the lead with a pinpoint strike from outside the box few minutes later. He will look to build on his performance in Friday's road game versus Verona.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 MILAN (AP) — New Inter Milan signing Hakan Çalhanoğlu scored one goal and set up another as the Nerazzurri got their Serie A title defense o...
AUGUST 22, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Çalhanoğlu stars as Inter routs Genoa 4-0 in Serie A opener
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AUGUST 21, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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AUGUST 21, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Valentino Lazaro - Ruled out for Genoa game Lazaro has shaken off COVID, but he is not available for Saturday's game against Genoa, Inter announced.
Impact Lazaro has been practicing with the rest of his teammates for about a week, but he needs more time. He is also unlikely to stay at the club past deadline day, and that could have had a factor in the decision to omit him for the opener. Denzel Dumfries and Matteo Darmian will be the top options on the right flank this season.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Roberto Gagliardini - Unavailable against Genoa Gagliardini (knee) did not make Inter's squad list to face Genoa Saturday.
Impact Gagliardini sprained his knee three weeks ago. While he is progressing in rehab, he is not healthy enough to play yet. Inter will turn to Matias Vecino and Arturo Vidal for depth in the midfield if necessary.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 20, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
Alexis Sanchez - Unavailable for opener Sanchez has not recovered from his calf injury, coach Simone Inzaghi informed.
Impact Sanchez will be out for the opening game against Genoa and has slim chances to recover for the second one versus Verona as well. With Lautaro Martinez suspended, Edin Dzeko, Stefano Sensi, Ivan Perisic and Martin Satriano will be the top options for Inter up front Saturday.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juventus, Inter, Milan lead Serie A contenders
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