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INTER MILAN 8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Those two again: Lautaro and Thuram score as Inter opens up a 4-point lead atop Serie A
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram scored as Inter Milan won 2-0 at Lazio to open up a four-point lead atop Serie ADECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benjamin Pavard - Returns to lineup Pavard (knee) is in the lineup for Sunday's match against Lazio.
Impact Pavard will return to center back after missing the last seven matches with a knee injury. He had started his previous seven games prior to going down on injury, totaling 16 clearances, 12 interceptions and 11 tackles in that span.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Benjamin Pavard - Called up for Lazio game Pavard (knee) will be available Saturday versus Lazio, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.
Impact Pavard has been ramping up for a week or so without hiccups and will be an option for the first time since early November, when he disclosed his patella. He's unlikely to start right away even though Inter could use him with Stefan de Vrij and Denzel Dumfries both on the mend. He has logged seven tackles, nine interceptions, and 11 clearances in his last five appearances, with no clean sheets.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Sanchez - Ruled out for Lazio game Sanchez will miss Sunday's match versus Lazio due to muscle fatigue, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Sanchez was limited in training on Saturday and didn't travel with the rest of the team. Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Marko Arnautovic will be the three available strikers for this one.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Cuadrado - Needs Achilles surgery Cuadrado will have surgery in Finland next week due to a lingering Achilles inflammation and will miss three months, Sky Italy announced.
Impact Cuadrado was able to play through the problem lately but it got worse after his recent start, and he and the club decided to address it for good. Matteo Darmian will play on the wing until Denzel Dumfries (thigh) returns.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Dumfries - Will not return against Lazio Dumfries will be back against either Lecce or Genoa, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Dumfries is nursing a minor problem but won't be rushed back and hasn't resumed training with the group yet. Matteo Darmian or Juan Cuadrado will play on the right flank again Sunday.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan De Vrij - Out against Lazio De Vrij (thigh) is targeting the Lecce match for his return, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact De Vrij will sit his third match in a row on Sunday and will attempt to ramp up afterward. Yann Aurel Bisseck and Matteo Darmian played in his place lately.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Hakan Calhanoglu - Little impact against Sociedad Calhanoglu had one shot (zero on goal) and three crosses (two accurate) in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Real Sociedad.
Impact Calhanoglu had difficulties creating for his teammates and managed only one shot against a resolute Sociedad back line. He will look to increase his production when Inter faces off with Lazio.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Creative in stalemate Dimarco recorded one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Real Sociedad.
Impact Dimarco had a shot on goal and at least two chances created for the second game in a row. The wing-back will look to make an even bigger impact whenInter visit Lazio on Sunday.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Frattesi - Solid in rare start Frattesi recorded two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad.
Impact Frattesi hasn't started many games for Inter this year due to the competition in midfield but he won all three of his tackles and took a couple shots on the attacking end. He is likely to be on the bench next game behind Inter's usual midfield three of Nicolo Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Hakan Calhanoglu.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Shoots twice off the bench Martinez generated two shots (one on goal) in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 75th minute.
Impact Inter's captain came on with his side chasing a goal to take them top of the group which enabled him to shoot twice in his limited minutes. He will look to get back on the scoresheet against Lazio on Sunday.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Sommer - Saves twice in draw Sommer registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad.
Impact Sommer made a couple saves as he kept a shutout for the fifth time in six games. He has an impressive 13 clean sheets in 20 matches so far in 2023 and will look to earn another next time out against Lazio.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Swings in three crosses versus Udinese Bastoni (calf) created one scoring chance, drew one foul, and sent in three crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 win over Udinese.
Impact Bastoni got the start but played less than an hour in his return from a calf injury. He didn't pick up defensive stats and contributed a little in the final third as Inter utterly dominated. He could be rested midweek versus Real Sociedad to be fresh for Sunday's clash with Lazio.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Strong creative impact Mkhitaryan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Udinese.
Impact Mkhitaryan notched his fourth assist of the year in this one while also contributing defensively by winning three tackles for the second match running. He will likely continue being an integral part of the Inter midfield as long as he remains healthy.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Dangerous against Udinese Dimarco scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), 15 crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 win against Udinese.
Impact Dimarco had a big day in the attacking third for Inter as they cruised to victory against an Udinese side battling relegation this year. He will attempt to make a similar impact against Real Sociedad in midweek.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Thuram - Scores against Udinese Thuram scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Udinese.
Impact Thuram got on the scoresheet for the second match running to bring himself up to six goals and six assists in 15 Serie A games this year. His partnership with Lautaro Martinez continues to blossom and they are both in great form heading into a Champions League contest against Real Sociedad on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Sharp form continues Martinez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Udinese.
Impact Martinez scored his 14th Serie A goal in as many starts and has been one of the most reliable attackers in Europe to start the season. He will look to get his name on the scoresheet again at home to Real Sociedad.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Big attacking output in win Calhanoglu scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Udinese.
Impact Calhanoglu scored a penalty and assisted a goal as Inter strolled to a win against Udinese. He has four G+A in his last four games and is in good form going into a midweek Champions League clash versus Real Sociedad.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Sommer - Executes well in win Sommer had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Udinese.
Impact Sommer made a solitary stop when called upon against Udinese as he eased to a 10th clean sheet in 15 matches. The Swiss keeper will look to add to that impressive tally against Real Sociedad in the Champions League on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inter back on top of Serie A after big win over Udinese
Inter Milan has moved back on top of Serie A with a statement 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened UdineseDECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alessandro Bastoni - Makes starting XI Saturday Bastoni (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Udinese.
Impact Bastoni is ending a three-match absence Saturday, making the starting XI for their clash against Udinese. The Italian should return to a regular starting position again, as he started in 13 of the club's 16 matches before encountering the knock. In his nine Serie A starts he has registered 30 clearances, 20 tackles and nine interceptions.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Likely limited against Udinese Bastoni (calf) is poised to return against Udinese but will probably begin on the bench as he's not 100 percent, SportMediaset reported.
Impact Bastoni has ramped up his activity in practice but has barely one full session under his belt. The coach will likely be cautious to avoid relapses after he sat out three fixtures. Yann Aurel Bisseck or Carlos Augusto, or both, will join Francesco Acerbi, while the position of Matteo Darmian hinges on Juan Cuadrado's level of fitness. He has posted 10 crosses (three accurate), four tackles, and nine clearances in his last four appearances, contributing to one clean sheet.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
