INTER MILAN NEWS

Marcus Thuram - Fires three shots versus Atalanta Thuram had three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Thuram was involved but didn't have a great statistical output and hit the post on an early one-on-one with the opposing goalie. He has scored twice and totaled 11 shots (two on target), four chances created and two tackles (one won) in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Sets up teammate in Atalanta game Barella assisted once to go with three tackles (three won), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Barella worked hard against a tough opponent but also made his presence felt in the final third and combined with Lautaro Martinez on a late goal. He improved to eight helpers in the season, with two coming in his last five displays, where he has posted eight shots (one on target), 13 key passes, 12 crosses (six accurate) and five tackles (three won).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Dishes out assist versus Atalanta Calhanoglu assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Calhanoglu kept up his good form by finding Carlos Augusto with a laser sharp corner kick midway through his second half. It's his fourth seasonal assist. He has scored twice and logged 11 shots (four on target), eight key passes and 33 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five matches.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Strikes in Atalanta clash Martinez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Atalanta.

Impact Martinez was back in the XI after an ailment and was lively and a big offensive hub throughout the game, but his teammates were a little wasteful. He sealed the deal with a relatively easy finish from inside the box in the final minutes. He's up to 11 goals in Serie A play. He has hit the net three times in his last five appearances, adding 17 shots (six on target), 11 key passes and one cross (one accurate).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Scores against Atalanta Augusto scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Atalanta.

Impact Augusto made the stat sheet again in his second start in a row replacing Federico Dimarco (thigh), breaking the deadlock with a header on a corner kick. It's his third goal of the season. His teammate isn't a lock to be ready right after the break. He has assisted twice and notched seven shots (four on target), five chances created and 11 crosses (four accurate) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Secures clean sheets versus Atalanta Sommer made three saves and didn't concede in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Atalanta.

Impact Sommer had a great save on a early header by Mario Pasalic, then his side took over the game. He fully recovered from a thumb fracture and has made 16 saves and given up six goals in his last five displays. Inter will host Udinese on March 30.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Sees red in Atalanta game Bastoni registered two shots (zero on goal). three clearances and three crosses (zero accurate) before being sent off late in Sunday's victory over Atalanta.

Impact Bastoni did more damage on offense than racking up stats in the back in the win but was cautioned twice, with the second yellow card coming in the stoppage time when the match was already decided. He'll be unavailable for March 30's tilt against Udinese at home. Stefan de Vrij (knee) or Yann Aurel Bisseck will take his place in the back.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Subs off against Atalanta Dumfries had three clearances and one tackle (one won) and drew two fouls in 66 minutes in Sunday's game versus Atalanta before leaving due to a thigh problem, Sky Italy relayed.

Impact Dumfries had a subdued display on offense and bowed out after receiving medical attention twice. He'll be assessed by the Netherlands staff in the next few days. The coach deployed Yann Aurel Bisseck wide since Matteo Darmian (thigh) and Nicola Zalewski (calf) are hurt.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inter takes a big step to retaining Serie A crown with 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

Inter Milan has taken a significant step to keeping its Serie A crown with a 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

MARCH 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Ruled out Sunday De Vrij (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Atalanta as he has not fully recovered from his injury.

Impact De Vrij suffered a knee injury that will keep him out for a second straight match. The Dutch defender was a late decision for Sunday's game but will not feature after training on the side this week. His next opportunity to play will be against Udinese after the international break.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Doubftul for Atalanta meeting De Vrij has worked on the side after missing the past game due to knee soreness, Mediaset reported.

Impact De Vrij will at most be an emergency option if he feels better on game day, but he risks being ruled out altogether. He hasn't been called up by the Netherlands because of the situation. Francesco Acerbi and Yann Aurell Bisseck will soak up his minutes.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lookman and Gasperini hug and make up ahead of Atalanta's title showdown against Inter

Ademola Lookman and his coach Gian Piero Gasperini appear to have made up

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yann Bisseck - Shows well in Feyenoord bout Bisseck generated two tackles (one won), three blocks and two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-1 win versus Feyenoord.

Impact Bisseck turned in a solid shift in his return to the XI after two matches, but Inter allowed a goal due to a PK. Benjamin Pavard has had the clear upper hand over him in recent fixtures. He has recorded six tackles (five won), four interceptions, 11 clearances and six blocks in the last four games (two blocks), providing one assist.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Workmanlike against Feyenoord Dumfries had two crosses (zero accurate), four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Dumfries filled it up defensively but wasn't as dominant as usual in the final third, as Inter didn't need to go all-out to score in this one. He has assisted once and added seven shots (two on target), three chances created, 13 crosses (one accurate) and eight clearnaces in the last five games.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kristjan Asllani - Suspended for first Bayern leg Asllani recorded three crosses (zero accurate), one interception and three corners and picked up his third yellow card in 29 minutes in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Asllani was relatively busy off the bench thanks to a few set pieces but will be unavailable for April 7's game versus Bayern Munich due to yellow-card accumulation. Hakan Calhanoglu will be forced to do the heavy lifting at the position.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Solid in Feyenoord tilt Mkhitaryan won three of four tackles and had two shots (one on goal), one interception and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Mkhitaryan made his presence felt on both ends and came away with a well-rounded stat line. He'll likely log heavy minutes in the coming weeks since his top deputy Piotr Zielinski suffered a serious calf injury. He has totaled six shots (one on target), three key passes, eight tackles (seven won) and eight clearances in his last five outings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Unused against Feyenoord Martinez (thigh) didn't play in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Feyenoord.

Impact Martinez could have played if needed, but he wasn't risked as Inter cruised to the qualification. Unless he has a setback, he'll be back in the XI for Sunday's clash with Atalanta.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Augusto - Provides assist in Feyenoord game Augusto assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), three clearances and one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Augusto made his return to the starting lineup after recently dealing with a calf injury and logged his second helper of the season by feeding Marcus Thuram outside the box ahead of the opening goal. Federico Dimarco (thigh) will stay out against Atalanta. He has posted three key passes, four shots (two on target), 11 crosses (five accurate) and five tackles (three won) in his last five showings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Converts PK against Feyenoord Calhanoglu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Calhanoglu made the stat-sheet for the second consecutive game by keeping his aplomb from the spot, thwarting any comeback hopes by the opposing team. He put a scoring drought in the rearview mirror and improved to eight goals in the season. He has dished out an assist and posted 10 shots (three on target), nine key passes and 28 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five fixtures.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Scores versus Feyenoord Thuram scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Feyenoord.

Impact Thuram broke the deadlock by brilliantly bending it home and could have had a second later on, but he rocked the crossbar after waltzing through defenders. He's regaining steam after a slump and an ankle injury. He has hit the net twice and logged eight shots (two on target), three chances created and two tackles (one won) in the last four fixtures.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Concedes once versus Feyenoord Sommer had three saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Feyenoord.

Impact Sommer returned between the sticks after missing two matches due to a thumb fracture and watching two more from the bench after being cleared. He looked fine and was beaten only by a PK. He'll start over Josep Martinez in most games if he avoids further injuries. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in five displays, making 16 saves and surrendering seven goals. Inter will face Atalanta away Sunday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 11

Thuram mirroring Serie A exploits on international stage for Inter

Marcus Thuram has emerged as one of Serie A’s leading players this season and he’s now doing it on the international stage

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Late scratch De Vrij was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij was originally brought in after passing a late fitness test, but then was scratched for Francesco Acerbi. The defender will hope this is an unrelated injury issue and not a setback with the thigh injury that had him doubtful for Tuesday's clash.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Starting Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Feyenoord.

Impact De Vrij is back in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash after overcoming a thigh injury. It's not clear if there's any limitations on his minutes, but the fact he was deemed fit enough to start is a good sign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE