INTER MILAN NEWS

Kristjan Asllani - Suspended for first Bayern leg Asllani recorded three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three corners and picked up his third yellow card in 29 minutes in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Asllani was relatively busy off the bench thanks to a few set pieces but will be unavailable for April 7's game versus Bayern Munich due to yellow-card accumulation. Hakan Calhanoglu will be forced to do the heavy lifting at the position.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Solid in Feyenoord tilt Mkhitaryan won three of four tackles and had two shots (one on goal), one interception and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Mkhitaryan made his presence felt on both ends and came away with a well-rounded stat line. He'll likely log heavy minutes in the coming weeks since his top deputy Piotr Zielinski suffered a serious calf injury. He has totaled six shots (one on target), three key passes, eight tackles (seven won) and eight clearances in his last five outings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Unused against Feyenoord Martinez (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez could have played if needed, but he wasn't risked as Inter cruised to the qualification. Unless he has a setback, he'll be back in the XI for Sunday's clash with Atalanta.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Provides assist in Feyenoord game Augusto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Augusto made his return to the starting lineup after recently dealing with a calf injury and logged his second helper of the season by feeding Marcus Thuram outside the box ahead of the opening goal. Federico Dimarco (thigh) will stay out against Atalanta. He has posted three key passes, four shots (two on target), 11 crosses (five accurate) and five tackles (three won) in his last five showings.

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Hakan Calhanoglu - Converts PK against Feyenoord Calhanoglu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Calhanoglu made the stat-sheet for the second consecutive game by keeping his aplomb from the spot, thwarting any comeback hopes by the opposing team. He put a scoring drought in the rearview mirror and improved to eight goals in the season. He has dished out an assist and posted 10 shots (three on target), nine key passes and 28 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five fixtures.

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Marcus Thuram - Scores versus Feyenoord Thuram scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Thuram broke the deadlock by brilliantly bending it home and could have had a second later on, but he rocked the crossbar after waltzing through defenders. He's regaining steam after a slump and an ankle injury. He has hit the net twice and logged eight shots (two on target), three chances created and two tackles (one won) in the last four fixtures.

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Yann Sommer - Concedes once versus Feyenoord Sommer had three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Sommer returned between the sticks after missing two matches due to a thumb fracture and watching two more from the bench after being cleared. He looked fine and was beaten only by a PK. He'll start over Josep Martinez in most games if he avoids further injuries. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five displays, making 16 saves and surrendering seven goals. Inter will face Atalanta away Sunday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: Liverpool eliminated by PSG; Barcelona, Bayern, Inter advance

Liverpool's dream of a European-English double this season is dead after Paris Saint-Germain eliminated the Champions League favorites with...

MARCH 11

Thuram mirroring Serie A exploits on international stage for Inter

Marcus Thuram has emerged as one of Serie A’s leading players this season and he’s now doing it on the international stage

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Late scratch De Vrij was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij was originally brought in after passing a late fitness test, but then was scratched for Francesco Acerbi. The defender will hope this is an unrelated injury issue and not a setback with the thigh injury that had him doubtful for Tuesday's clash.

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Stefan De Vrij - Starting Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash after overcoming a thigh injury. It's not clear if there's any limitations on his minutes, but the fact he was deemed fit enough to start is a good sign.

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Lautaro Martinez - Likely bench option against Feyenoord Martinez (thigh) is trending toward being available as a sub for Tuesday's game versus Feyenoord, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Martinez was back with the group on game day after being limited to open the week. He's poised to be an option but probably won't start as he usually does. Mehdi Taremi is the frontrunner to take his place in the XI.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Passed fit for Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is good to go and might start versus Feyenoord, Sky Italy reported.

Impact De Vrij was managed after the previous game but won't miss time and is neck-and-neck to start with Francesco Acerbi. He has notched two tackles (two won), two interceptions and eight clearances in the last four matches.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski could be out for weeks with calf injury

Inter Milan midfielder Piotr Zielinski could be out for a few weeks with a calf strain

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Questionable for Feyenoord game De Vrij didn't practice with the rest of the group Monday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Vrij will be re-evaluated on game day and will at most be a substitute option to avoid risks. Carlos Augusto returned from injury over the weekend, allowing Alessandro Bastoni to return to his usual role in the back.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Not fully fit Martinez trained on the side Monday due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Martinez could still recover and make the bench but is unlikely to start, also because Inter don't necessarily need to win. Marcus Thuram and Mehdi Taremi were managed against Monza and could form the attack midweek.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Sidelined long-term Zielinski has been diagnosed with a strain in the medial gastrocnemius muscle of his right leg, Inter announced.

Impact Zielinski is expected to miss six to eight weeks because the injury is significant, Sky reported. Davide Frattesi and Kristjan Asllani will absorb his minutes behind the three starters in the midfield.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli keeps pressure on Serie A leader Inter by beating Fiorentina. Atalanta wins 4-0 at Juventus

Napoli kept up the pressure on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it finally got back to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessandro Bastoni - Creates four chances against Monza Bastoni drew one foul and recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Monza.

Impact Bastoni took advantage of the more offensive role while Inter were navigating an emergency wide and matched his season highs in chances created and crosses, although his teammate didn't cash in on his feeds. He'll be able to return to the defense with Carlos Augusto now healthy. He has totaled six key passes, 11 crosses (six accurate), five interceptions and 14 clearances in the last five fixtures, contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Lively in Monza contest Barella registered four shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate), six key passes and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win over Monza.

Impact Barella was effective in the final third, especially while Inter were trying to mount a comeback, tying Hakan Calhanoglu for most key passes within his club and putting up his busiest stat line in a while, but he wasn't involved in any of the three goals. He has assisted once and posted eight shots (one on target), 14 chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and four tackles (one won) in the last five games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Fires six shots in Monza match Martinez won one of one tackle and generated six shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Monza.

Impact Martinez co-paced his side in attempts and, while he was a bit wasteful at times, he was still instrumental in the win, as Georgios Kyriakopoulos narrowly beat him to the back to head home the game-winner, beating his own goalie. He also could have easily had an assist. He has found the target twice in the last four tilts, adding 15 shots (five on target), seven chances created and one cross (one accurate).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Sends in five crosses against Monza Augusto (calf) recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in 45 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Monza.

Impact Augusto came off the bench at half time and looked fine in his return from a calf injury, but he wasn't on point. He's set to take over the left wing-back role while Federico Dimarco (thigh) is on the mend. Alessandro Bastoni will head back to the rearguard, with Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij alternating in the central spot. He has logged 11 crosses (five accurate), two chances created, three shots (one accurate) and five tackles (two won) in his last five outings (one start), providing one assist.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Bisseck - Tees up teammate in Monza game Bisseck assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), two tackles (two won) and three clearances in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Monza.

Impact Bisseck was a net positive in the back, as Inter didn't concede after he subbed in, and slipped the ball to Hakan Calhanoglu before the equalizer. His minutes have taken a hit with Benjamin Pavard recovering from injury. He has tallied four tackles (all won), 11 clearances and three blocks in the last three fixtures (one start).

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Dishes assist against Monza Dumfries assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Monza.

Impact Dumfries imposed his will on the flank and set up Marko Arnautovic with a flick-on while besting an opponent in the air. He hadn't made the stat sheet in seven fixtures. It's his second assist of the season. He has logged 10 shots (two on target), four key passes, 13 crosses (one accurate) and seven tackles (four won) in the last five games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Finds the net against Monza Arnautovic scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Monza.

Impact Arnautovic took advantage of Marcus Thuram getting a breather and found the target with a crafty header from close range late in the first half. He has scored twice in his last four showings (one start), posting five shots (four on target), two key passes and two crosses (zero accurate).

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