Inter Milan Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Carlos Augusto - Forced off in Bologna game Augusto had one tackle (one won), two interceptions, two clearances and one shot (one on target) in 45 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Bologna before leaving due to calf muscle fa...

Impact Augusto got the nod amid some rotation but mostly contributed defensively before subbing off at intermission. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tilt against Atletico Madrid. Federico Dimarco and Alessandro Bastoni will most likely start together in the next bout.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Gets hurt late in Bologna match Arnautovic left Inter in ten men in the stoppage time in Saturday's 1-0 win over Bologna due to an apparent thigh injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Arnautovic was inserted in the second half and didn't put up stats and was unable to finish the contest after clutching the back of his thigh. He has been a key reserve behind Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez in recent weeks.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Earns bench role Frattesi (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Frattesi was already expected to return on Saturday, as he was deemed healthy a day before the match, so his addition to the team sheet should come as no surprise. The midfielder will most likely remain on the bench in most of the club's upcoming contests, earning time here and there off the bench but not starting much, as he has only started seven times in 27 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Starting against Bologna Calhanoglu (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.

Impact Calhanoglu is making his return to the team sheet as expected Saturday, finding the starting XI following a two-match absence due to a thigh issue. The midfielder should be expected to continue in a starting role moving forward, as he has only missed two starts all season when an option, bagging nine goals and three assists in 23 Serie A appearances this campaign.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Avoids injury Frattesi (thigh) has been training fully after a hiccup prevented him from entering versus Genoa and did necessitate exams, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Frattesi will be available against Bologna on Sunday and, depending on his level of fitness, has a chance to relieve either Nicolo Barella or Henrikh Mkhitaryan amid some rotation ahead of a key Champions League tilt. He has logged two goals, one assist, four chances created and three shots (two on target) in the last three matches (one start).

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Good to go for Bologna game Calhanoglu (thigh) returned to full training on Thursday and will compete for the starting job with Kristjan Asllani against Bologna on Saturday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Calhanoglu has shaken off an ailment that sidelined him for two games and is poised for a tune-up ahead of the return leg for Atletico Madrid. He won't play the whole game, but it remains to be seen whether the coach will deploy him from the get-go or off the bench. He has tallied 12 chances created, 34 crosses (12 accurate) and seven shots (two on target) in his last four matches, with no goal contributions.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Doesn't sub in versus Genoa Frattesi (thigh) "didn't enter because he didn't feel at his best while warming up. There are four days before the Bologna game, and we'll try to bring him with us," coach Simone I...

Impact Frattesi was available after a little scare but not yet fully fit. He will look to get healthier ahead of the next contest, but the ailment will likely prevent him from starting even should the gaffer mix things up lineup-wise.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Posts three clearances against Genoa Acerbi had one inaccurate cross, three blocks and one block in 25 minutes in Monday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Acerbi returned after four matches on the shelf and shored up the defense down the stretch, contributing to protecting the lead. He'll rotate with Stefan de Vrij and Alessandro Bastoni in two defensive spots in the coming games. He has tallied 12 clearances, one tackle (one won) and one interceptions in his last five appearances, with one clean sheet and one goal.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Clears disqualification Bastoni completed a one-game ban in Monday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Bastoni will be eligible for Saturday's game versus Bologna and likely start over Carlos Augusto or Federico Dimarco. He has logged 19 crosses (three accurate), six interceptions and five tackles (three won) in his last five appearances, contributing to two clean sheets and scoring once.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inter continues march to Serie A title with win over Genoa to go 15 points clear

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MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Thuram - Plays 25 minutes Monday Thuram registered one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Genoa.

Impact Thuram returned to the pitch Monday after a two-match absence and created two chances and recorded one cross in his 25 minutes off the bench. While his side managed a pair of 4-0 wins without him, he has a good chance to return to the starting XI Saturday at Bologna, which would force Alexis Sanchez back to the bench.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Quiet in Monday's win Martinez registered three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Martinez did not record a shot on target Monday for just the fourth time in 25 Serie A appearances this season. It was an uncharacteristically quiet match for him despite the win, but he still managed to create two chances and record two crosses. He was subbed off in the 76th minute for Marko Arnautovic.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - Scores in Monday's win Asllani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Asllani opened up the scoring Monday with a strike in the 30th minute assisted by Alexis Sanchez, his first goal of the season. He also took all four of his side's corner kicks, recorded five crosses -- his third most in a match this season -- and created two chances in his full 90 minutes of action. He has played well in the three matches that Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) has been out, but will likely be forced back to the bench when Calhanoglu is ready to return.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Goal and assist in win Sanchez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 victory versus Genoa.

Impact Sanchez kept his hot streak alive Monday as he provided two goal contributions in the span of eight minutes. First he set up Kristjan Asllani's goal in the 30th minute and then scored a penalty in the 38th minute to take the 2-0 lead. He now has four goal contributions in his last three appearances after recording zero in his first 11 Serie A appearances this season. He appears to have found some vintage form, however his time in the starting XI may be coming to an end with Marcus Thuram returning off the bench Monday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes once in Monday's win Sommer registered one save and allowed one goal in Monday's 2-1 victory against Genoa.

Impact Johan Vasquez scored an outside the box goal in the 54th minute Monday, breaking Sommer's three-match streak of keeping a clean sheet. His defense has been playing lights out as of late, allowing just three shots on target in his last four appearances (including Champions League), two of which were allowed on Monday. He faces a more difficult match at fourth-place Bologna Saturday, a side which has scored 41 goals in 27 league matches this season.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Returns to bench Thuram (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Genoa.

Impact Thuram is back on the team sheet following a two-match absence, having healed from a thigh issue. The forward will now most likely return to the starting XI in the club's next match, as he has started in all but three matches he has been available for, notching 18 goal contributions across his 31 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Finds bench Monday Frattesi (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Genoa.

Impact Frattesi will not miss any time with his latest injury, having been named to the bench after picking up a thigh issue in the club's previous match against Atalanta. The midfielder will most likely remain in a bench role for most of the club's upcoming matches despite being healthy, as he has only started in seven of his 27 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - On bench to face Genoa Acerbi (calf) is on the bench for Monday's match against Genoa.

Impact Acerbi is making his return to the team sheet Monday, having earned a role on the bench following a four-match absence due to a calf issue. The defender will now look to get in the starting XI in the club's upcoming contests, as he has received the start in all but six of the matches he has been available for this campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Should be option versus Genoa Thuram (thigh) reprised working with his teammates ahead of Monday's clash with Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Thuram will be back a week after suffering a minor thigh problem. The coaching staff could still err on the side of caution and bring him off the bench, giving the nod to either Alexis Sanchez or Marko Arnautovic. He has scored thrice and added four chances created, eight shots (four on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in his last five showings.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Will avoid missing time Frattesi (thigh) didn't require tests after leaving early in the past game and trained fully ahead of Monday's game versus Genoa, SportMediaset informed.

Impact Frattesi bowed out due to some muscular discomfort after scoring in the past game, but it was nothing more than that. While he's set to be available, the ailment will likely keep him from starting even though the coach might rotate some men. He has scored twice and added one assist, four chances created and two inaccurate crosses in the last three rounds (one start).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Probable for Genoa tilt Acerbi (calf) logged a pair of full training sessions in a row ahead of Monday's game versus Genoa, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Acerbi is expected to return to the game-day squad list after four games on the shelf but will likely not be rushed into the starting lineup to avoid risks, also because Stefan de Vrij has been solid. He has logged 10 clearances, two interceptions and one tackle (one won) in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Notches assist in win Mkhitaryan assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Mkhitaryan saw his first goal contribution in some time Wednesday, assisting on Matteo Darmian's goal in the 22nd minute to open up the scoring in the win. This was Mkhitaryan's first goal contribution since Jan. 13, now having nine on the season. However, he will hope to find the back of the net again soon, as despite having nine goal contributions, only two of those have come from goals, with both coming in the same game back on Sept. 16.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Finds first goal contribution Pavard assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Pavard earned his first goal contribution of the season Wednesday, finding Lautaro Martinez in extra time of the first half for the club's second goal of the match. It was a bit surprising to see the defender's first goal contribution come 19 appearances into the season after seeing seven with Bayern Munich in the previous campaign. He has now started in eight of the club's past nine matches following his injury, registering 11 interceptions, 12 clearances, 13 crosses and 14 tackles to go along with his assist during that span.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Alexis Sanchez - Earns assist against Atalanta Sanchez assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Sanchez was only on the field for 22 minutes as a substitute Wednesday but still put up a good showing in his short time on the field, registering an assist in the 71st minute off of a Davide Frattesi goal. This now gives the Chilean four goal contributions in all competitions this season, with two of those coming in league play, both being assists. He continues in a rotational role for most matches, only starting six times in 20 appearances this season while notching nine shots, 15 chances created and 27 crosses during those appearances.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Nets first goal of season Darmian scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 4-0 victory versus Atalanta. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Darmian found his first goal of the 2023/24 camping Wednesday, scoring the opening goal of the match in the 26th minute off of a Henrikh Mkhitaryan assist. This gave Darmian his second goal contribution of the season, with his last coming just one appearance ago in the form of an assist against Roma. The defender also had a decent match outside of his goal, providing one interception, a cross, two tackles and three clearances in the win.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Inter continues march to Serie A title with win over Genoa to go 15 points clear