INTER MILAN NEWS

Edin Dzeko - Struggles against Manchester City Dzeko had one tackle (zero won), drew one foul, and committed one in 57 minutes in a 0-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League final.

Impact Dzeko was invisible and had just three touches despite getting the start. He didn't score in his final four appearances, and Romelu Lukaku was in significantly better shape in the final two months of the season. His contract is about to run out, and he might head elsewhere. He has scored 13 times, provided four assists, and added 96 shots (36 on target), and 32 chances crated in 46 games (29 starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Unused versus Manchester City De Vrij didn't play in the Champions League final, which Inter lost 0-1 to Manchester City.

Impact De Vrij watched the game from the bench as Francesco Acerbi played the whole game. His role fluctuated throughout the season, as he opened as the starter, fell out of favor after the World Cup, but then resumed starring with regularity thanks Inter's deep runs in the cups. He's in advanced talks to extend his expiring contract. He has tallied 39 tackles, 44 interceptions, 100 clearances, and 14 blocks in 34 games (25 starts), scoring once and contributing to eight clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Posts two clearances in UCL final Darmian created one scoring chance and had one off-target shot, one interception, and two clearances in the 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Darmian didn't stand out but picked up small numbers at both ends. He started for most of the campaign, first because Denzel Dumfries got off to a slow start, and then replacing the injured Milan Skriniar in the back three. He was fine in both roles. He finished up with one goal, two assists, 38 crosses (13 accurate), and 76 tackles in 42 matches, contributing to nine clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Subs in late against Man City D'Ambrosio had one pass and committed one foul in six minutes in a 0-1 loss against Manchester City in the Champions League final.

Impact D'Ambrosio came in late to relieve the starters. He played consistently in the final months after Milan Skriniar got hurt since the coach routinely spared the starters domestically. He has posted two assists, 11 crosses (two accurate), 28 tackles, and 14 interceptions in 21 appearances (nine starts).

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Swings in two crosses in UCL final Bellanova had one interception, one tackle (zero won), and two crosses (zero accurate) in 14 minutes in the 0-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Bellanova relieved Denzel Dumfries late in the case, as often happened during the season, where he collected just four starts. He has posted four chances created, 43 crosses (six accurate), 16 tackles, and four shots (one on target) in 19 appearances. Inter didn't pick up their option to buy but are in talks to retain him from Cagliari regardless.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Logs two interceptions against Man City Bastoni drew one foul and had two interceptions and one clearance in a 0-1 loss in the Champions League final versus Manchester City.

Impact Bastoni didn't have a noteworthy performance in the dispiriting defeat. He had another outstanding season and was more involved in the offense than in previous years, primarily thanks to his killer long balls. He has tallied five assists, 61 crosses (25 accurate), 61 tackles, and 73 clearances in 41 matches, contributing to 11 clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - DNP in last two games Asllani didn't feature in Round 38 versus Torino and in the Champions League final versus Manchester City.

Impact Asllani got one start down the stretch even though the coach often spared the starters. He didn't gain the trust of the gaffer after breaking out at Empoli last season, plus he was battling more established players. He has appeared 25 times (six starts), logging 12 shots (one on target), 13 chances created, 29 crosses (12 accurate), and 15 tackles.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer Centre LIVE! Chelsea eye swap deal for Andre Onana with Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly Transfer Centre

JUNE 12, 2023 • SKY.COM

Andre Onana admits uncertainty over Inter future Chelsea and Tottenham transfer target Andre Onana has admitted he could be forced out of Inter this summer.

JUNE 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Inter Milan raises hope and ambition in Champions League loss, but also must raise money

Inter Milan’s impressive performance in a losing cause at the Champions League final stood out even in the current renaissance for Italian club soccer

JUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joaquin Correa - Unused versus Manchester City Correa (calf) didn't play in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Correa was an option after missing the previous two games, but Lautaro Martinez played the whole 90 minutes. He got consistent minutes in the second half of the season thanks to Inter's deep runs in Champions League and Coppa Italia, as they often load-managed the starters in Serie A, but he didn't put up great numbers. He finished with four goals, three assists, 27 shots (11 on target), and 20 chances created in 35 appearances (15 starts).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Subs in late in UCL final Mkhitaryan (thigh) drew one foul in six minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Mkhitaryan didn't have much autonomy coming off an injury and only came off the bench late. He has tallied five goals, two assists, 50 shots (14 on target), and 23 chances created in 44 (35 starts) this season, where his role has been larger than anticipated.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Lively off the bench against Man City Gosens recorded one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and one chance created in 14 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Gosens didn't get many minutes but was part of two of the biggest chances for his side, first setting up Romelu Lukaku, and then with a strong header on a corner kick in the final minute, but Ederson responded on both occasions. He was healthier than the past campaign but mostly deputized Federico Dimarco in 2022/2023, tallying four goals, 30 shots (nine on target), 21 chances created, and 55 crosses (13 accurate) in 43 appearances (14 starts).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Holds his own against Man City Acerbi recorded one tackle (one won), four clearances, and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Acerbi did a nice job on Erling Haaland, but Manchester City eventually found a way to break through. He has been a workhorse this campaign and bounced back following a poor final year at Lazio and logged 43 tackles, 51 interceptions, 114 clearances, and 20 blocks in 42 matches, contributing to 16 clean sheets. He's likely to stay put following the loan spell, but the two teams will have to renegotiate the deal.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Invisible in Champions League final Dumfries created one scoring chance, drew one foul, won five duels, and had one clearance in Saturday's 0-1 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Dumfries struggled to get anything going and was held in check in his rare forays down the flank. He didn't replicate the success he had in his first Serie A campaign in 2022/2023, posting two goals, four assists, 44 shots (18 on target), and 103 crosses (19 accurate) in 46 appearances.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Pedestrian in Manchester City contest Calhanoglu won four duels and recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Calhanoglu wasn't influential and didn't perform up to his usual standards in this one. His numbers decreased a little compared to the previous season, but he was fine and ended with four goals, eight assists, 87 chances created, and 214 crosses (83 accurate) in 45 matches.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marcelo Brozovic - Wins two tackles versus Man City Brozovic had two crosses (both accurate) and two interceptions and won two of four tackles and seven duels in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Brozovic got the nod over Henrikh Mkhitaryan and was okay but not impressive on both ends. A pair of injuries and the increased competition didn't allow him to have the same pivotal role he had in the past. He has logged three goals, five assists, 27 chances created, and 56 crosses (18 accurate) in 37 appearances (24 starts).

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Creates four chances in UCL final Martinez won four duels and two of two tackles and had two shots (two on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 0-1 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact Martinez had a respectable showing and led his team in key passes, but he also turned the ball over five times and couldn't capitalize on a major chance on a defensive miscue, opting to shoot from a difficult position and getting denied by Ederson, rather than feeding a teammate. He has once again been streaky one way or the other in 2022/2023, but it has been his most productive campaign regardless, as he concluded with 24 goals, nine assists, 154 shots (61 accurate), and 64 chances created.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Productive against Manchester City Dimarco won three of five tackles and recorded two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (three accurate), and three corners in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Dimarco was one of the best performers for his side and lead it crosses. He came close to scoring with a pair of headers from inside the box in short order, hitting the crossbar in the first one, while Romelu Lukaku got in the way of the second. He had a career campaign and finished with four goals, eight assists, 75 chances created, and 270 crosses (79 accurate) in 44 games.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Dreadful against Manchester City Lukaku won two duels, committed one foul, and recorded three shots (two on goal) in 33 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Lukaku lost the duel with Edin Dzeko to make the XI but put up decent numbers during his time on the pitch. On the other hand, he impeded a point-blank header by Federico Dimarco and hit Ederson in an easy one of his own later on. He eventually got going after missing months with a thigh injury and tallied 13 goals, seven assists, 63 shots (29 on target), and 38 chances created in 33 appearances (19 starts). He'll initially head back to Chelsea following the loan spell, and then the clubs will negotiate his return.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Fires three shots in UCL final Barella won three duels and had three shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-1 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Barella was highly energetic and paced his team in attempts, but he lacked touch in the final third. His offensive production abated following the World Cup, but his numbers were still strong, and he had his most prolific campaign yet. He finished with nine goals, six assists, 77 chances created, and 105 crosses (27 accurate) in 47 matches.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Beaten once by Manchester City Onana had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 0-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact Onana had a few quality saves but couldn't do much on a precise finish from a wide-open Rodri. He supplanted Samir Handanovic pretty quickly in his first campaign at Inter and was solid, conceding 35 goals, making 107 saves, and keeping 16 clean sheets in 37 appearances.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mission completed: Man City beats Inter Milan to end wait for first Champions League title ISTANBUL (AP) — Billions of dollars have been spent and many tears shed on Manchester City's journey to the summit of European soccer.

JUNE 10, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

After completing 'treble,' is Man City the greatest team ever?

Man City's Champions League triumph over Inter Milan was an historic moment, as big-spending club finally reached its end game.

JUNE 10, 2023