Inter Milan Team News Page 15 - Soccer

Federico Dimarco - Returns against Sassuolo Dimarco (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Dimarco is making his return to the team sheet after going down with a thigh issue, appearing to have overcome his problems to earn a spot on the bench. He will now look to get time to test his legs before likely starting in their next match, having earned the start in 30 of his 34 appearances this campaign.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Left on bench Sommer (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Sassuolo.

Impact Sommer is making his return, although it is outside of his regular starting spot, as he starts on the bench Saturday. It is good news for the keeper to have overcome his illness, likely gaining back his starting spot in the next match.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Could drop to the bench versus Sassuolo Sommer might not make the XI versus Sassuolo on Saturday after dealing with an illness throughout the week, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Sommer is expected to be available but the coach could give a chance to some back-ups, including his deputy Emil Audero, after clinching the title early.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Unavailable against Sassuolo Acerbi (groin) hasn't practiced this week and isn't a lock to be able to return in one of the four final games, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Acerbi continues to deal with sports hernia and can't play, but Inter have elected to bring injured players to the bench in recent fixtures after clinching the title. Stefan de Vrij will keep logging heavy minutes.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Good to go for Sassuolo game Dimarco (thigh) returned to full training Thursday and will be an option for Saturday's match versus Sassuolo, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Dimarco was technically available for the previous match but couldn't play due to an ailment. He could supplant Carlos Augusto if he's not at risk of suffering a more serious relapse. He has scored twice and added 10 shots (four on target), seven key passes and 26 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Juan Cuadrado - Unused against Torino Cuadrado (thigh) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Cuadrado was available after a small injury, although he was still named to the bench versus Milan, but didn't get minutes. Matteo Darmian, Denzel Dumfries and Tajon Buchanan are also options in his role. He has yet to feature following Achilles surgery.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Serves disqualification Dumfries cleared a one-game ban in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.

Impact Dumfries received the standard punishment after getting into it with Theo Hernandez in the derby. He'll be eligible to play versus Sassuolo and will compete for the starting job with Matteo Darmian. He has assisted once and posted two shots (both on target), two key passes and five crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Inter celebrates Serie A title with an open-air bus parade. Abraham secures Roma a draw at Napoli

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APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yann Sommer - Keeps clean sheet versus Torino Sommer registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Sommer had a pair of solid saves early in the game, but then his side pulled the strings the rest of the way thanks to a red card against Torino. He has allowed six goals, kept one clean sheet and made 21 saves in his last five appearances. Inter will face Sassuolo away Saturday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Silent in Torino fixture Thuram drew one foul and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact Thuram took a clear step back after a pair of glorious displays as Inter never needed to kick into high gear to breeze past Torino, and he was pulled early. He has scored twice in the last five rounds, adding nine shots (three on target), two chances created and four crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Delivers four crosses in Torino game Sanchez drew one foul and registered four crosses (one accurate), one chance created and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Sanchez was peppy off the bench and racked up stats thanks to set pieces. He might get to play more down the stretch since Inter could rest the starters having wrapped up the title early. He has scored and assisted once in his last five appearances, posting five shots (two on target), six key passes and six crosses (two accurate).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Notches two interceptions versus Torino Pavard recorded one shot (zero on goal), one clearance, two interceptions and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact Pavard picked up a meager amount of stats on both ends as his side easily stymied the opponents in this one. He has contributed to two clean sheets in his last five appearances, posting one assist, nine tackles (three won), six interceptions and 19 clearances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Dependable versus Torino De Vrij had one key pass, three clerances and one block in Sunday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact De Vrij didn't have to do too much to help his team secure an easy clean sheet. He might log heavy minutes the rest of the way since Francesco Acerbi (groin) is nursing a lingering injury. He has registered six interceptions, 26 clearances and three blocks in his last five showings.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Wins two tackles in Torino tilt Bastoni generated three crosses (zero accurate), one block and two tackles (two won) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Bastoni had a solid display on both ends but once again wasn't credited with a clean sheet since he was subbed out early, which happens in almost every match. He has logged two assists, 13 crosses (three accurate), eight tackles (six won) and eight clearances in the last four matches.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Takes three shots against Torino Martinez had three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate), one tackle (one won) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Martinez was pretty active and involved in the offense besides firing a few attempts but couldn't manage to snap out of his scoring duck. He hasn't found the target in six appearances, where he has recorded 18 shots (eight on target), 11 chances created and five crosses (one accurate).

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Provides assist in Inter match Mkhitaryan assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two interceptions and three chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Torino.

Impact Mkhitaryan was bouncy on offense and found Hakan Calhanoglu with a tidy feed in the box to set up the opening goal. It's his eighth assist of the season, but he hadn't notched one in a couple of months. He has logged six shots (one on target), five key passes and three crosses (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Scores brace versus Torino Calhanoglu scored two goals to go with five shots (two on two on target), one interception and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Torino.

Impact Calhanoglu scored a rare goal on open play with a lefty finish after a deep cut into the box and doubled his haul with yet another spotless penalty kick. He's up to 13 goals in Serie A, with three coming in the last three games. He has posted nine shots (four on target), seven key passes and 16 crosses (eight accurate) in the last five matches.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Dealing with small injury Dimarco is dealing with muscle fatigue and is unlikely to play Sunday versus Torino, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Dimarco didn't train Saturday and will take some tests in the coming days but could still make the bench as Inter will celebrate the title with their fans in this one. Carlos Augusto or Tajon Buchanan will start on the left wing.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cuadrado - Available against Torino Cuadrado (thigh) rejoined his teammates in training in full training ahead of Sunday's game versus Torino, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Cuadrado is fit, as he was only technically part of the game-day squad list to attend the potential Scudetto celebrations. He could get some minutes for the first time since undergoing Achilles injury thanks to Denzel Dumfries' suspension, but Matteo Darmian and Tajon Buchanan are also options in his role.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Dealing with injury Acerbi stated on Instagram that he had been playing through sports hernia and would take advantage of the fact that Inter sealed the title early to rehab.

Impact Acerbi will be shut down to get healthy ahead of the European Championship. It's unclear at this stage whether he'll be available for any of the remaining matches given the tricky nature of his injury. Stefan De Vrij will absorb most of his minutes.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Beaten once by Milan Sommer recorded five saves and one punch and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory over AC Milan.

Impact Sommer prevented Milan from scoring earlier in the game with a few brilliant interventions but eventually gave up one goal on a corner kick late. He has kept one clean sheet in his last five appearances, making 21 saves and giving up six goals. Inter will host Torino on Saturday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Passable versus Milan Bastoni registered two crosses (two accurate), two tackles (one won), one block and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Bastoni picked up a small amount of stats on both ends but wasn't stellar in this one, and his club allowed one goal. He has tallied two assists and recorded 10 crosses (three accurate), six tackles (four won) and eight clearances in the last four rounds, with no clean sheets since he often subs off in the final minutes.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Leads team in shots versus Milan Mkhitaryan generated three shots (one on goal), one tackle (one won) and one cross (zero accurate) and drew one foul in Monday's 2-1 win over AC Milan.

Impact Mkhitaryan didn't have super volume but still paced his team in attempts and was brilliantly denied by Mike Maignan in his best effort from just outside the box. He has posted six shots (one on target), two chances created and three inaccurate crosses in the last five games, with no goal contributions.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Busy defensively against Milan Calhanoglu won two of three tackles and registered one cross (one accurate), three interceptions and four clearances in Monday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan.

Impact Calhanoglu had to work hard in the passive phase against a quality opponent and filled it up in that sense. He scored once and added eight shots (two on target), eight key passes and 18 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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