INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Produces rare assist Bastoni assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Bastoni was on the scoresheet with a rare assist during Monday's comfortable win over Empoli. The defender did well throughout though it was odd to see him brought off the pitch after 77 minutes. It didn't seem to be an injury concern so it's likely just some planned rotation to keep Bastoni fit moving forward.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Scores Monday Sanchez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Sanchez was back on the scoresheet with a goal on his only shot in Monday's clash. The forward only played 13 minutes off the bench but he and fellow substitute Denzel Dumfries proved to be a hammer blow to the already exhausted Empoli defenders. Sanchez is a worthwhile target whenever he is back in the starting XI, though it's hard to trust him off the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Nets in win Dimarco scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-0 win versus Empoli.

Impact Dimarco didn't even play 70 minutes during Monday's win and still put his name on the scoresheet with an all-around solid showing. The full-back was productive up and down the pitch and totally unstoppable going forward. He was a bit sloppy with possession but still his attacking threat was noticeable throughout and exemplifies why he's such a big part of the starting XI.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Inter extends Serie A lead with win over Empoli. Bologna inches closer to Champions League

Inter Milan has become only the second team in Serie A history to score in the season’s first 30 games after beating Empoli 2-0

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sensi - Finds bench role Sensi (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Empoli.

Impact Sensi was expected to be back with the team to face Empoli, and that has come to fruition following a nine-match spell on the sidelines, as he was named to the bench Monday. The midfielder will most likely remain on the bench in most matches moving forward, seeing minimal time on the field, as he has only appeared three times all season, mainly going unused on the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Returns on bench Augusto (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Empoli.

Impact Augusto is back with the team after a couple of matches on the sidelines due to a calf issue, returning to the bench Monday. He will now most likely serve in a rotational role again, earning time here and there in the starting XI but mainly sitting behind Federico Dimarco as a depth option.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - On bench Monday Sommer (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Empoli.

Impact Sommer makes his return to play with Inter missing no time, as he has recovered from an ankle issue he picked up while on international duty. The goalie should return to the starting XI next match, as he is their regular starter when fit, only having missed two starts when an option all season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Likely for Empoli fixture Sommer (ankle) went back into full training Friday, Mediaset reported.

Impact Sommer turned his ankle while on international duty, but the problem turned out to be minor, and he's expected to be between the sticks against Empoli on Monday. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed four goals and made 14 saves in the last five matches.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Out against Empoli Arnautovic (thigh) won't be an option versus Empoli on Monday, Gianluca DI Marzio informed.

Impact Arnautovic hasn't managed to return to full training during the break and will skip his third game in a row. Alexis Sanchez will be the top alternative behind likely starters Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Jesus says he is 'bitter' about Italian league not punishing Acerbi for alleged racial abuse

Napoli defender Juan Jesus says he has been left feeling “very bitter” and “crestfallen” by the Italian league’s decision not to punish Inter Milan player Francesco Acerbi for an a...

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefano Sensi - Heals up from ankle injury Sensi (ankle) went back into full training Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Sensi has completed his recovery from a follow-up ankle surgery that sidelined him for a month and a half. On the other hand, he has played just three times off the bench this season even though he was available for most games.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Poised to return versus Empoli Augusto (calf) trained without any limitation Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Augusto will return to the game-day squad list and resume backing up and alternating with Federico Dimarco after sitting out two matches due to a calf problem. He might receive fewer chances to start since Inter are no longer in the cups. He has totaled four shots (two on target), three crosses (one accurate) and eight clearances in his last five appearances.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Acerbi won't be penalized for alleged racial abuse of Juan Jesus. Napoli calls ruling 'astonishing'

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi will not face any sanctions for allegedly racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus in a Serie A match because there wasn’t enough proof

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Set to miss some time De Vrij sustained a right adductor longus injury with the Netherlands, Inter announced.

Impact De Vrij will be evaluated again in a few days, suggesting that the problem is minor but will cause him to miss at least Monday's game versus Empoli. He and Francesco Acerbi have rotated almost constantly in recent fixtures.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Could make it for Empoli game Sommer is day-to-day after being diagnosed with a simple ankle sprain, Inter announced.

Impact Sommer avoided significant damage and will be monitored throughout the week ahead of Monday's clash with Empoli.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Gets hurt with Switzerland Sommer left Saturday's friendly against Denmark near the end of the first half due to a right ankle sprain, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Sommer couldn't continue after testing the joint for a few minutes after landing wrong. He'll be assessed in the coming days to determine the severity of the problem. Emil Audero would be next in line if he couldn't play in next Monday's home game versus Empoli.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Suffers injury with Netherlands De Vrij departed the Netherlands' camp on Thursday after picking up an injury while on international duty.

Impact The Dutch national didn't report what kind of injury de Vrij is dealing with, but it should be severe enough to withdraw him from international, although there's no point in risking him in a friendly match with the Euros right around the corner. De Vrij will head to Inter to start his rehab process with an eye toward playing against Empoli on April 1 once the Serie A resumes.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inter's Acerbi facing investigation over alleged racist abuse of Napoli's Jesus Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi is facing an investigation over an alleged racist remark he made towards Napoli’s Juan Jesus during Su...

MARCH 19 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Inter defender Acerbi sent home from Italy camp. Denies racially abusing Napoli's Juan Jesus

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi has been sent home from Italy’s training camp after an allegation he racially abused Napoli counterpart Juan Jesus in Sunday’s Serie A match

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yann Sommer - Concedes twice in Napoli game Sommer recorded two saves, one clearance and one punch and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Sommer wasn't called into action much and could do little on a point-blank header by Juan Jesus late in the game. He has kept two clean sheets in the last five matches, surrendering five goals and making 14 saves. Inter will host Empoli on April 1.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Fires four attempts against Napoli Barella won one duel and had four shots (zero on goal) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Barella was involved in the offense and had more attempts than usual but didn't contribute in other areas as he normally does. He has assisted once and added 10 shots (two on target), four key passes and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five matches.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Sends in five crosses versus Napoli Dimarco recorded three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate), two chances created and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Dimarco was one of the most energetic men for his side and led it in deliveries. He has logged two goals, one assist, 10 shots (five on target) and 21 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Decent in Napoli game Calhanoglu generated four crosses (two accurate), three key passes, three tackles (one won) and three corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Calhanoglu racked up a few stats thanks to set pieces but wasn't his best self in the draw. He has registered five chances created, seven crosses (three accurate) and five key passes in the last three games. He hasn't collected points in seven appearances.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Paltry in Napoli game Thuram drew two fouls and recorded four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Thuram struggled to make an impact, and his shots weren't very dangerous. He has yet to contribute to a goal since coming back from injury, posting six attempts (one on target), five key passes and three crosses (two accurate) in four games.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Takes five shots versus Napoli Martinez drew one foul, won three duels and had five shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez paced his team in attempts and came close to scoring a couple of times, but he either narrowly missed the target or was denied by Alex Meret in his best efforts. He has gone three games without scoring for the first time in the season, recording 10 shots (three on target), four key passes and three crosses (one accurate).

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE