INTER MILAN NEWS

Stefan De Vrij - Spotless versus Salerntiana De Vrij had two shots (both on target), two tackles (two won), one interception and five successful duels in Friday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact De Vrij looked good while leading the defense, which wasn't threatened much by the lowly opponents. He'll most likely start again versus Atletico Madrid even if Francesco Acerbi (calf) recovers. He has totaled six interceptions, four tackles (all won) and four clearances in the last five rounds, with two clean sheets.

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Hakan Calhanoglu - Dominant against Salernitana Calhanoglu registered one shot (one on goal), 17 crosses (nine accurate), nine chances created and 16 corners in Friday's 4-0 victory against Salernitana.

Impact Calhanoglu was unlucky not to come away with at least an assist since he sent in a plethora of menacing corner kicks, recording new season highs in three different categories. He has scored twice and notched 13 shots (six on target), 13 chances created and 47 crosses (14 accurate) in his last six appearances. Inter will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and then visit Lecce next Sunday.

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Nicolo Barella - Productive in Salernitana match Barella generated four shots (one on goal), one interception, two tackles (one won) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Barella was more involved than usual in the offense, co-leading his team in attempts, but missed an early juicy scoring opportunity and didn't have great touch in general. He doesn't have any goal contribution in his last six showings, where he has posted nine shots (four on target), eight chances created and eight crosses (zero accurate).

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Carlos Augusto - Dishes two assists againt Salernitana Augusto won seven duels and assisted twice to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Augusto made the XI as Federico Dimarco got the day off before a Champions League tilt and had his best showing of the season, teeing up Marcus Thuram with a square ball and feeding Lautaro Martinez before a successful strike. He had picked up just one helper beforehand. He might feature more considering the upcoming busy schedule but is a long-shot to become a regular starter. He has tallied two key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (three won) in the last five games (two starts).

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Marko Arnautovic - Scores in Salernitana game Arnautovic won one duel and scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Arnautovic played the final 30 minutes as the coach rested the starters with the game firmly in hand and rounded out the score with a tap-in in the final minutes for his third goal of the season. He has posted one assist, two shots (both on target) and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last four rounds.

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Denzel Dumfries - Hits the net versus Salernitana Dumfries scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Dumfries got the nod over Matteo Darmian for the first time in a month and made the most of it, scoring his third goal of the season, the first since September, by being the quickest to react to a fumble by the goalie. He and his teammate might alternate depending on the match-up, as he's more offensive-minded. He has logged seven crosses (one accurate), three chances created and three tackles (all won) in the last four fixtures.

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Lautaro Martinez - Finds target versus Salernitana Martinez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Salernitana.

Impact Martinez whiffed on an early point-blank opportunity but quickly redeemed himself with a precise finish from outside the box, ending a two-game scoring drought. He has bagged five goals in the last six matches, registering 18 shots and six chances created. Inter will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and then visit Lecce next Sunday.

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Marcus Thuram - Scores in Salernitana match Thuram drew one foul and scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 4-0 win versus Salernitana.

Impact Thuram co-led his team in attempts and hit the net with a routine finish from close range. He has done three times in the last five rounds, adding one assist, 11 shots (four on target) and five key passes. Inter will host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and then visit Lecce next Sunday.

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Inter wins and opens 10-point gap at the top of Serie A. Torino still unbeaten in 2024

Inter Milan has opened up a 10-point lead in Serie A after routing Salernitana 4-0

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Stefano Sensi - Absent for different problem Sensi will miss about a month due to ankle surgery to remove a plate inserted last year, Sky Italy informed.

Impact Sensi was expected to return from an illness, but he and the club decided he would go under the knife as a consequence of a previous fracture. He has appeared just three times for a total of 28 minutes so far, so Inter aren't very affected by his absence.

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Stefano Sensi - Out for Nice match Sensi (illness) is out for Friday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Sensi remains sidelined for another match, still awaiting a return despite rejoining training this week and being thought of as an option. He will now look to next week's UCL match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for a return, hoping to end his absence streak and return to his spot on the bench, only having gained three appearances all season.

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Davide Frattesi - On bench Friday Frattesi (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Salernitana.

Impact Frattesi is back on the team sheet Friday, returning from a two-match absence due to a thigh issue. The midfielder should be expected to remain on the bench in most of the club's future matches, as he has only started six times among his 24 appearances, mainly serving in a reserve role getting minutes off the bench.

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Stefano Sensi - Will return versus Salernitana Sensi (illness) returned to full training earlier this week and will be called up for Friday's home game against Salernitana, OneFootball reported.

Impact Sensi has quickly recuperated from the flu and will provide depth to the midfield. On the other hand, he hasn't played in two months and has logged just 28 minutes throughout the season.

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Davide Frattesi - Fit for Salernitana contest Frattesi (thigh) is trending toward being a bench option for Friday's match versus Salernitana, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Frattesi worked fully with the team Thursday after missing time with a minor thigh issue. He might have started if fully healthy since Inter will rotate their squad a little, but he's more likely to see limited action given the situation. Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are currently expected to be in the XI as usual. He has scored once and posted five shots (two on target), five key passes, three crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (three won) in his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League: 4 big questions as the knockout stage kicks off

The UEFA Champions League returns this week with plenty of storylines heading into the knockout stage. These are four of the biggest.

FEBRUARY 13

Francesco Acerbi - Escapes with small problem Acerbi is dealing with a mild right calf injury, Inter announced.

Impact Acerbi avoided a strain and has a chance to make it for the first match against Atletico Madrid next Tuesday. Stefan De Vrij is set to take his place Friday versus Salernitana. Yann Aurel Bisseck will be the top defensive deputy.

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Yann Sommer - Concedes twice versus Roma Sommer made two saves, one clearance, and one accurate keeper-sweeper and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Sommer allowed two goals for just the third time in the campaign as Roma had a strong offensive performance and scored on a set piece and a counter. He has kept two clean sheets, given up five goals and made 13 saves in the last six matches. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Active on both ends versus Roma Mkhitaryan drew three fouls, won seven duels and generated three crosses (zero accurate) and four tackles (three won) in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Mkhitaryan made his presence felt on both ends of the pitch and put together a well-rounded stat line even though he wasn't too impactful in the final third. He has assisted twice and added five chances created, eight crosses (zero accurate) and six shots in the last five contests.

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Lautaro Martinez - Pretty quiet in Roma game Martinez drew two fouls and had one shot (one on goal), two interceptions, and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Martinez was decently energetic but had just one chance to fire from inside the box and wasn't involved in any of the four goals. He hasn't scored in two straight matches, and he has yet to go three in a row without a goal this season. He has totaled four goals, 15 shots (nine on target) and five key passes in the last five rounds. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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Hakan Calhanoglu - Slightly off in Roma game Calhanoglu won three duels and registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Roma.

Impact Calhanoglu assembled one of his usual stat lines primarily thanks to corner kicks but didn't have great touch and was never truly dangerous offensively. He has had a brace and posted 12 shots (five on target), five key passes and 30 crosses (five accurate) in his last five appearances. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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Federico Dimarco - Lively against Roma Dimarco drew one foul and recorded two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Roma.

Impact Dimarco paced his team in deliveries as he often does and contributed to the third goal for his side with a pinpoint cross for Marcus Thuram that was deflected home by Angelino. He has tallied one assist, eight chances created, 21 crosses (11 accurate) and six off-target shots in his last four showings. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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Marko Arnautovic - Sets up teammate in Roma contest Arnautovic assisted once to go with one chance created and two touches in 15 minutes in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Arnautovic came in late to relieve the starters and teed up Alessandro Bastoni with a square ball at the end of a three-man fast break that closed the game. He has been getting consistent minutes off the bench in recent fixtures, logging one goal, two assists, seven shots (three on target) and seven chances created in his last six appearances.

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Matteo Darmian - Provides assist versus Roma Darmian assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won), and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Roma.

Impact Darmian turned in another solid showing on the wing and capped it off by finding Marcus Thuram with a sharp low-driven cross to set up the equalizer early in the second half. It's his first assist of the season. He has posted six chances created, eight crosses (four accurate) and six tackles (two won) in the last four games.

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Marcus Thuram - Hits the net in Roma game Thuram scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) and one clearance in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Roma.

Impact Thuram didn't put up stats but was key to the victory, finding the target with a point-blank finish after a strong cut through the box and also putting pressure on Angelino on the own goal. He has scored twice in the last four matches, adding one assist, seven shots (two on target) and five chances created. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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Alessandro Bastoni - Scores versus Roma Bastoni scored one goal to go two tackles (one won), one clearance, and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Roma.

Impact Bastoni didn't have a remarkable day in the back like the rest of the line but sealed the contest in the stoppage time with a surprisingly clutch finish after trailing a counter-attack. It's his first goal contribution of the season. He has posted 10 crosses (three accurate), 10 tackles (seven won) and 11 clearances in the last five matches. Inter will host Salernitana on Friday.

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