Inter wins 4-2 at Roma to end De Rossi's perfect record and go 7 points clear in Serie A
A sublime second-half performance from league leader Inter Milan saw it win 4-2 at Roma and end Daniele De Rossi’s perfect recordFEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INTER MILAN 8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Fiorentina (A) · Sun 5:00PM
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Francesco Acerbi - Scores and subs off versus Roma Acebri had three clearances, scored one goal to go with one shot on target and bowed out at the 63rd minute in Saturday's 4-2 win over Roma due to an apparent calf problem, Gianluc...
Impact Acerbi opened the scoring with a high-arching header on a corner kick, recording his second goal of the season, but he was unable to finish the game due to a muscular problem. He's headed for some tests. Stefan De Vrij would take over the role if he were to miss time. Inter will have their next game against Salernitana on Friday.
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Stefano Sensi - Will miss Roma game Sensi didn't travel to Rome due to a fever, SportMediaset informed.
Impact Sensi came down with an illness and won't be an option this weekend. With Davide Frattesi (thigh) also out, Davy Klaassen and Kristjan Asllani will be the only deputies in the midfield.
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Serie A confirms Inter coach Simone Inzaghi banned for match at Roma
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi will be banned from the touchline for his team’s Serie A match at Roma on SaturdayFEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davide Frattesi - Picks up thigh problem Frattesi suffered a mytendinous problem in his right thigh, Inter announced.
Impact Frattesi was technically available for the past game but he was already hurting, so he didn't sub in. The club didn't provide a timetable, but the problem is minor. He'll be out for a game or two because of it. Davy Klaassen and Kristjan Asllani will back up the starters in the midfield while he's on the shelf.
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Inter Milan's triumph over Juventus leaves Serie A almost within their grasp Inter Milan overcame Juventus on Sunday to go four points clear at the top of Serie A
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Yann Sommer - Blanks Juventus Sommer recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Juventus.
Impact Sommer had an easy day in the office as Inter dominated and barely conceded any chance despite the tight result. He has kept two clean sheets, allowed three goals, and made 11 saves in the last five matches. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Matteo Darmian - Swings in four crosses versus Juventus Darmian recorded four crosses (one accurate), one block, three tackles (zero won), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.
Impact Darmian continues to start over Denzel Dumfries for defensive purposes and had another decent display on both ends. He has recorded seven crosses (three accurate), six tackles (one won), five clearances, and six key passes in the last six rounds.
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Benjamin Pavard - Commanding in Juventus clash Pavard had three blocks, one interception, two clearances, and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Juventus.
Impact Pavard had arguably one of his best performances since coming to Serie A, factoring in the magnitude of the game. He shut down the opponents on his side and often supported the attack with his runs. He sent in the cross that led to Federico Gatti's deciding own goal. He's looking increasingly better following a knee injury. He has tallied seven tackles (five won), seven interceptions, and nine clearances in the last four games. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Francesco Acerbi - Logs four clearances in Juventus game Acerbi had one interception, one off-target shot, one successful duel, and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.
Impact Acerbi wasn't as busy as the other Inter defenders but still turned in a solid shift to help contain the opponents. He returned to the XI after beginning on the bench out of rotation in the past two tilts. He has logged three tackles (two won), four interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last five matches.
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Marcus Thuram - Wins eight duels against Juventus Thuram drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Juventus.
Impact Thuram didn't collect points but was instrumental in the game-winning goal, as he would have probably scored hadn't Federico Gatti beaten his own goalie. He has posted one goal, one assist, 12 shots (two on target), and five key passes in the last six contests. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Lautaro Martinez - Takes two shots versus Juventus Martinez drew three fouls, won four duels, and registered two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Juventus.
Impact Martinez saw his scoring spree end after four matches primarily due to the nature of the contest and the caliber of the opponents, which held him to a pair of non-threatening attempts. He has tallied five goals, 16 shots (nine on target), and four key passes in his last five showings. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Alessandro Bastoni - Solid against Juventus Bastoni recorded one block, one interception, two clearances, and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Juventus.
Impact Bastoni was instrumental in keeping the clean sheet as he didn't get any opponent past him on his side on the pitch and also chipped in a little offensively. He has tallied 12 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles (eight won), and 18 clearances in the last five rounds. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Federico Dimarco - Productive in Juventus clash Dimarco had two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate), four chances created, and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Juventus.
Impact Dimarco paced his team in chances created thanks to multiple pinpoint crosses from the left wing and was the runner-up in deliveries. His coach didn't mention a potential injury in his post-game remarks, so he subbed off simply due to fatigue and natural rotation. He has scored and assisted once in his last six appearances, adding seven shots (three on target), 39 crosses (17 accurate), and 15 chances created. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Hakan Calhanoglu - Pulls the strings versus Juventus Calhanoglu had two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate), two interceptions, and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.
Impact Calhanoglu was one of the best men for his side, leading it in deliveries, even though he didn't necessarily put up eye-popping numbers. He has had a brace and added one assist, 11 shots (four on target), 41 crosses (ten accurate), and nine key passes in his last five appearances. Inter will visit Roma on Saturday.
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Inzaghi takes another step toward his 1st Serie A title as Inter beats Juventus to go 4 points clear
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has taken a potentially decisive step toward his first Serie A titleFEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Inzaghi looking to shrug off cup specialist title when Inter hosts Allegri's Juventus in Serie A
The king of cups is set to go toe-to-toe with the king of Serie A when Inter Milan hosts Juventus in a match that could go a long way toward deciding the destination of Italian soc...FEBRUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hakan Calhanoglu - Serves suspension Calhanoglu cleared a one-match disqualification in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina.
Impact Calhanoglu will be eligible to play and start over Kristian Asllani in Sunday's home game versus Juventus. He has mostly done damage on PKs throughout the season and snapped out of a little scoring slump in his last appearance. He has two goals, one assist, 11 shots (four on target), and 38 crosses (10 accurate) in his last ten appearances.
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Nicolo Barella - Completes ban Barella served a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.
Impact Barella will be back in the XI over Davide Frattesi in Sunday's home clash with Juventus. He has scored and assisted once in his last five matches, adding six key passes and three tackles (three won).
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Yann Sommer - Keeps clean sheet in Fiorentina tilt Sommer denied a PK, recorded four saves, and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.
Impact Sommer was key in the win, parrying away a few menacing shots and guessing correctly on a poor penalty by Nicolas Gonzalez. He hadn't kept a clean sheet in four matches, allowing three goals and making 10 saves. Inter will host Juventus on Sunday.
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Alessandro Bastoni - Plays well versus Fiorentina Bastoni had three interceptions, six clearances, one block, and three tackles (two won) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Fiorentina.
Impact Bastoni was the busiest among his side's defenders and put together a busy stat line on top of helping maintain the clean sheet. He has tallied 12 tackles (10 won), nine interceptions, and 20 clerances in his last six starts. Inter will host Juventus on Sunday.
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Benjamin Pavard - Steady in Fiorentina match Pavard had one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions, one block, and one tackle (one won) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina.
Impact Pavard didn't put up huge numbers but thwarted multiple actions with timely interventions. He has rounded back into form after a major knee injury, registering four tackles (three won), six interceptions, and seven clearances in the last five rounds.
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Stefan De Vrij - Wins six duels versus Fiorentina De Vrij won one of one tackle and six duels and had two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Fiorentina.
Impact De Vrij played over Francesco Acerbi and was reliable in the back. He has started twice in a row after being an unused sub for three consecutive matches and missing three tilts due to an injury. He's their top backup in standard situations. He has tallied five tackles (four won), six interceptions, and 10 clearances in his last five showings, with one clean sheet.
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Davide Frattesi - Lively in Fiorentina game Frattesi won three duels and had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.
Impact Frattesi replaced Nicolo Barella (suspension) in the midfield and did a little bit of everything. His minutes might increase once the Champions League returns since it will likely lead to more rotation. He has scored once and added three chances created, three crosses (one accurate), and one tackle (zero won) in his last five appearances.
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Marcus Thuram - Held in check by Fiorentina Thuram won two dues and recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Fiorentina.
Impact Thuram had a quiet performance but could have still collected an assist if his teammates were more accurate on a pair of his feeds. His form has dipped a little, as he has logged one goal, one helper, 11 shots (two on target), and four key passes in the last five rounds. Inter will host Juventus on Sunday.
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