Stars shining at San Siro as Inter celebrates 20th Serie A title
San Siro had two stars shining brighter than ever as Inter Milan finally got its title celebrations underwayMAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INTER MILAN 8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Fiorentina (A) · Sun 5:00PM
INT -101 TOTAL 2.5
Francesco Acerbi - Starting against Lazio Acerbi (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Acerbi returns after missing Inter's last three matches through injury. The center back takes up a role in the Inter back three, replacing Stefan de Vrij.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Acerbi - Starting against Lazio Acerbi (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Acerbi returns after missing Inter's last three matches through injury. The center back takes up a role in the Inter back three, replacing Stefan de Vrij.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Acerbi - Probable for Lazio tilt Acerbi (groin) has returned to full training ahead of Sunday's clash with Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Acerbi is feeling better after missing three matches due to a sports hernia and could get a tune-up ahead of the Euro in one of the final two games. His return will affect Stefan de Vrij the most. He has logged seven interceptions, 21 clearances and three blocks in his last five appearances, scoring once and contributing to two clean sheets.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Sommer - Secures clean sheet versus Frosinone Sommer registered six saves and one clearance and kept a clean sheet in Friday's 5-0 victory versus Frosinone.
Impact Sommer had to turn away a high number of shots as Frosinone attacked a lot despite the large result. He blanked the opponents in consecutive matches after failing to do so in four straight appearances beforehand. He has made 18 saves and allowed three goals in his last four showings. Inter will host Lazio next Sunday.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cuadrado - Leads team in crosses versus Frosinone Cuadrado recorded four crosses (zero accurate), one tackle (zero won), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 victory over Frosinone.
Impact Cuadrado came off the bench at halftime and paced his side in deliveries but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He's starting to get minutes following a lengthy absence, and Inter have frequently rested their starters as of late. He has tallied two key passes, six crosses (zero accurate) and one interception in the last two rounds.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan De Vrij - Helps contain Frosinone De Vrij had three clearances, one block and one interception in Friday's 5-0 victory against Frosinone.
Impact De Vrij made the XI for the third consecutive tilt as Francesco Acerbi (groin) deals with an injury and had a tidy performance but didn't rack up stats like other defenders. He has contributed to two clean sheets in the recent stretch, logging two tackles (one won), two interceptions, three blocks and nine clearances.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Augusto - Logs five clearances against Frosinone Augusto recorded two tackles (one won), one block, five clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 5-0 victory against Frosinone.
Impact Augusto was fielded as a center-back relieving Alessandro Bastoni in this one and more than held his own in the back, filling it up stat-wise. He has started in three consecutive matches after Inter clinched the title, notching 11 clearances, four tackles (two won), three shots and three chances created.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Serviceable in Frosinone tilt Dimarco registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), five tackles (two won) and two corners in Friday's 5-0 victory versus Frosinone.
Impact Dimarco returned to the XI after two weeks and a small ailment and chipped in offensively, although he didn't launch as many crosses as usual. He has recorded 28 (seven accurate) in his last six appearances, adding 12 shots (four on target) and nine key passes and hitting the net twice.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Bisseck - Shows well in Frosinone match Bisseck recorded two interceptions, two clearances, three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 5-0 victory over Frosinone.
Impact Bisseck got the start over Benjamin Pavard in this one and was busy on both ends, defending with attention and attacking on set pieces. He hit the crossbar with his best header. He could feature a little more down the stretch. He has logged 11 clearances, five tackles (two won) and five shots (one on target) in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Marko Arnautovic - Hits the net against Frosinone Arnautovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one clearance and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 victory versus Frosinone.
Impact Arnautovic got his first nod in a couple of months and bagged an easy one early in the second half on a square ball by Davide Frattesi. It's his fifth goal in the season. He has posted three shots (one on target), two key passes and one accurate shot in his last four appearances.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Tajon Buchanan - Scores maiden Serie A goal against Frosinone Buchanan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in 18 minutes in Friday's 5-0 victory against Frosinone.
Impact Buchanan rounded out the score in the second half with a pretty effort from outside the box after a bursting run down the left wing. He's getting more opportunities with Inter having already sealed the Scudetto but has yet to draw a start. He has totaled two shots, eight crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle (one won) in his last five showings.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Thuram - Finds target versus Frosinone Thuram scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 victory over Frosinone.
Impact Thuram returned to XI after resting last week and kept up his good form by dinking it over the goalie on a one-on-one in the second half. He was also instrumental on the first goal but wasn't credited with an assist due to a deflection by an opponent on his cross. He has scored three goals in his last four appearances, adding six shots (three on target), two key passes and four crosses (zero accurate).
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Bounces back in Frosinone match Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and one chance created in 26 minutes in Friday's 5-0 win against Frosinone.
Impact Martinez was partially spared as Inter keep rotating their men but delivered off the bench with a tidy finish from medium range, halting a seven-game dry spell. He also assisted Marcus Thuram by sending an interception toward his teammate. He has logged 10 shots (three on target), four scoring chances and two inaccurate crosses in the last five games.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Frattesi - Scores and assists versus Frosinone Frattesi scored one goal and assisted once from two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Friday's 5-0 win versus Frosinone.
Impact Frattesi paved the way for his team early, breaking the deadlock with a tap-in on a square ball by Marcus Thuram and then teeing up Marko Arnautovic on a similar action later on. He's up to seven goals and four assists in the season, but his last points dated back to late February. He has drawn consecutive starters after Inter clinched the title. He has posted six shots (one on target), two chances and four tackles (three won) in the last five rounds.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Active offensively in Sassuolo bout Bastoni registered four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (zero won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.
Impact Bastoni was more noticeable picking his way down the flank than in the back, as Inter pulled the strings after conceding an early goal. He could be managed like other starters in the final three matches. He has tallied two key passes, 13 crosses (three accurate) and eight tackles (four won) in the last four rounds, with no clean sheets.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Augusto - Creates two chances against Sassuolo Augusto had one shot (zero on goal), five clearances, one cross (zero accurate) and two key passes in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.
Impact Augusto started for the second week in a row with Federico Dimarco (thigh) not 100 percent and was fine on both ends. He has totaled three chances created, three tackles (two won), one interception and seven clearances in his last five appearances.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Dumfries - Serviceable versus Sassuolo Dumfries had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Dumfries didn't look great on the Sassuolo goal, where Josh Doig got past him, but put together a nice two-way performance. He has been playing second fiddle to Matteo Darmian for a while, partially due to a lingering injury. He has tallied one assist, three key passes, six crosses (four accurate) and three clearances in his last five appearances (one start).
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Sommer - Unused in Sassuolo tilt Sommer (illness) didn't play in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Sommer was healthy enough to be an option, but the coach gave a chance to his backup Emil Audero, and that may happen again in the final three rounds as Inter have nothing more on the line. They'll visit Frosinone on Friday.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Doesn't feature versus Sassuolo Dimarco (thigh) was an unused sub in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Sassuolo.
Impact Dimarco was an option after an ailment, but the coach didn't take any chances in a meaningless match for his side. He'll replace Carlos Augusto on the wing once he's in better shape, but Inter have started managing their squad after clinching the title.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Sanchez - Dynamic in Sassuolo match Sanchez recorded two shots (one on goal), two chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.
Impact Sanchez started over Marcus Thuram as the coach rotated his men and paced his team in deliveries thanks to a high number of corner kicks but lacked precision. He could enjoy an uptick of minutes down the stretch as Inter have nothing more to play for. He has scored and assisted once in his last four showings, adding seven shots (three on target), six chances created and 11 crosses (one accurate).
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Misfires again versus Sassuolo Martinez drew four fouls and recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Martinez was decently active and scored in the first half with a tidy finish, but he was slightly offside. He led his club in attempts as usual. He hasn't found the target in eight appearances at this point, tallying 21 shots (eight on target), 11 chances created and six crosses (one accurate).
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Emil Audero - Concedes once versus Sassuolo Audero registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Sassuolo.
Impact Audero got the nod since Yann Sommer (illness) was under the weather and was beaten early by a close-range finish by Armand Lauriente. He could get more opportunities since Inter have already sealed the title. He has surrendered four goals and made eight saves in four appearances. Inter will face Frosinone away Friday.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
