INTER MILAN NEWS

Francesco Acerbi - Notches seven clearances against Napoli Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Acerbi turned in another busy showing, containing Romelu Lukaku and the other Napoli forwards for the most part, but the Inter rearguard couldn't finish the job and gave up a late goal. He has started in four straight matches after getting healthy, totaling seven tackles (six won), four interceptions, 23 clearances and four blocks.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Sturdy in Napoli game Bastoni registered one cross (one accurate), four clearances, three interceptions and four blocks in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Bastoni had a dominant display in the back, thwarting a pair of surefire finishes with last-ditch efforts, and his side conceded after he was subbed out. He has recorded 14 crosses (four accurate), six tackles (two won), six interceptions and 12 clearances in the last five matches, with no clean sheets since he rarely plays the whole game.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Silent versus napoli Thuram (ankle) drew one foul and registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Thuram got the call but didn't seem 100 percent and didn't have the usual burst, plus Inter retreated after scoring, and he was pulled relatively early. He'll look to round fully into shape in the coming matches. He has tallied six shots (one on target), seven chances created and one cross (zero accurate) in his last five outings, with no goal contributions.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Concedes once versus Napoli Martinez registered four saves and one clearance and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Martinez had a solid showing while under pressure in the second half, but Napoli eventually cracked the Inter defense and found the target through a point-blank finish by Philip Billing. He has made six saves, given up one goal and kept one clean sheet in the last two matches. Inter will face Feyenoord away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Monza on Saturday.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli holds Serie A leader Inter to 1-1 draw after substitute Billing scores late equalizer

Napoli substitute Philip Billing stopped Inter Milan from taking a significant step towards retaining the Serie A title

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hakan Calhanoglu - Bows out aganst Napoli Calhanoglu registered two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in 51 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Napoli before subbing off due to a thigh contus...

Impact Calhanoglu mostly had a quiet showing and limped off shortly after the interval after getting hit on the muscle in the first half. He'll undergo some tests before Wednesday's Champions League game versus Feyenoord. The coach picked Piotr Zielinski over Kristjan Asllani to fill in for him in the midfield.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Scores and subs off versus Napoli Dimarco scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (three accurate) and two corners in 51 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Napoli before exiting due to a...

Impact Dimarco broke the deadlock with an outstanding free kick in the top corner but left early in the second half due to a muscular problem. He'll have to be assessed ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Feyenoord. The coach fielded Benjamin Pavard along with Yann Aurel Bisseck and moved Denzel Dumfries to the left flank since his usual deputies are currently hurt.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Helping to lead line Thuram (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Napoli.

Impact Thuram returns as expected after missing last week's match against Genoa through injury. The forward will partner Lautaro Martinez up top for this pivotal match in the title race in Serie A.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Raffaele Di Gennaro - Available against Atalanta Di Gennaro (hand) is a bench option for Saturday's tilt versus Atalanta.

Impact Di Gennaro is fit after missing nearly three months due to a ligament tear in his left hand. He'll serve as Josef Martinez's deputy while Yann Sommer (thumb) is on the mend.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Unavailable for Napoli tilt Augusto (calf) won't be an option versus Napoli on Saturday, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Augusto will sit out the third game in a row considering also a Coppa Italia game. The gaffer will have to come up with a new solution if something happens to Federico Dimarco since Nicola Zalewski (calf) and Matteo Darmian (thigh) are missing too.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Will be back versus Napoli Thuram (ankle) will return and might start versus Napoli, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Thuram has been able to log multiple full practice sessions in a row after sitting out the previous matches and could be back in the XI over his backups. He hasn't contributed to a goal in five tilts, recording six shots (two on target), seven chances created and one cross (zero accurate).

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Suffering from thigh problem Darmian is dealing with a muscular strain in the semimembranosus muscle of the right thigh, Inter announced.

Impact Darmian is currently expected to return after the March international break, thus sitting out several matches, Sky Italy reported. The starter Denzel Dumfries will likely log heavy minutes while he's out. Nicola Zalewski (calf) and Benjamin Pavard will back up him.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Correa - Returns off bench Correa came off the bench for the final 25 minutes of Tuesday's 2-0 win over Lazio in the Coppa Italia.

Impact Correa picked up a knee issue and was forced off against Genoa, but returned just three days later for a Coppa Italia match. He wasn't in the starting XI, but he was deemed fit enough to play 25 minutes off the bench, and didn't seem to struggle with injury.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Injured against Lazio Darmian came off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Darmian made it just 24 minutes before an apparent thigh injury forced him off the pitch. With limited time before a Saturday trip to Napoli there's not that much time for Darmian to try and get fully fit. Denzel Dumfries came on to replace Darmian at right wing-back for Tuesday's cup clash.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nicola Zalewski - Suffers calf injury Zalewski will sit out at least a couple of weeks due to a right soleus injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Zalewski got hurt in training and will skip multiple matches given the busy schedule. Federico Dimarco and Matteo Darmian will man the left wing while he's out since Carlos Augusto (calf) is absent as well.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Wins three tackles in Genoa match Acerbi had three tackles (three won), four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win against Genoa.

Impact Acerbi drew his first start over Stefan de Vrij and had a shut-down showing in a relatively easy match-up. He has tallied six tackles (five won), three interceptions, 16 clearances and two blocks in three matches since returning from injury.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Correa - Forced off versus Genoa Correa registered one cross (zero accurate), two clearances and one tackle before exiting Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa at the interval due to a left knee sprain, Sky Italy reporte...

Impact Correa filled in for Marcus Thuram (ankle) but didn't do much and got banged up near the end of the first half. He'll take some tests in the coming days. The starter isn't dealing with a serious injury. Mehdi Taremi and Marko Arnautovic would pick up the slack if he couldn't recover for Saturday's game versus Napoli.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Pavard - Posts four clearances against Genoa Pavard had two shots (one on goal), one key pass, two interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Genoa.

Impact Pavard saw full minutes for the third straight match and was tidy in the back and also contributed a little on the other end. He has helped keep two clean sheets in his last five displays, recording eight tackles (seven won), three interceptions and 15 clearances.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Contained by Genoa Dumfries generated two shots (zero on goal), one tackle (zero won), two clearances and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Dumfries put up a few crosses, struggling to link up with his teammates, but wasn't as dominant as in some of his recent outings. He hasn't made the stat sheet in five fixtures, registering nine shots (one on target), four key passes, 16 crosses (four accurate) and eight tackles (six won).

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Sends in nine crosses in Genoa tilt Dimarco won two of two tackles and recorded two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Genoa.

Impact Dimarco returned to form after a few subdued performances and paced his side in deliveries but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He has posted 10 shots (five on target), seven chances crated, 22 crosses (six accurate) and seven corners in his last five showings, with no goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Creates four chances in Genoa match Barella had three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate), one block and four chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Barella was a big presence in the final third, led his team in key passes and almost scored with a volley that rocked the crossbar in the second half. He hasn't picked up points in the last five matches, but he has been steady on both ends, tallying 13 chances created, 14 crosses (five accurate), four tackles (two won) and three interceptions in his last five displays.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Dishes assist versus Genoa Calhanoglu assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate), two clearances and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Genoa.

Impact Calhanoglu came off the bench as he wasn't 100 percent but had his first goal contribution in a couple of months, where he also missed time due to injury, through a corner kick that found Lautaro Martinez on the game-winner. It's his third helper of the year. He has totaled nine key passes, 27 crosses (11 accurate) and 20 corners in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Decides Genoa fixture Martinez drew four fouls and scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Genoa.

Impact Martinez shouldered the attack sans Marcus Thuram (ankle), paced his team in attempts and bagged the only goal of the game with a sneaky header on a corner kick and the help of a deflection. He hadn't hit the net in four fixtures. He's up to ten goals in Serie A play. He has notched 22 shots (four on target), seven chances created and four crosses (zero accurate) in the last five rounds.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Josep Martínez - Secures clean sheet versus Genoa Martinez had two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Genoa.

Impact Martinez wasn't tested too much in his first Serie A start with Inter. He's set to fill in for Yann Sommer (thumb) for a few matches. He allowed 43 goals and made 88 saves in 36 games as a starter at Genoa last season, keeping eight clean sheets. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro's goal gives Inter the provisional lead in Serie A; AC Milan drops further into crisis

Lautaro Martinez scored late and Inter Milan beat Genoa 1-0 to take the provisional lead in Serie A

FEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS