Inter loses another player to injury ahead of key match against Juventus
Inter Milan has lost another player to injury ahead of a crucial Serie A match this weekendOCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
INTER MILAN 8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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Piotr Zielinski - Option off bench Zielinski (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Young Boys.
Impact Zielinski returns to the bench, as expected after coming back from a thigh issue. The midfielder was expected return, but it's still good that he overcame the late fitness tests with no issues. Zielinski ended up missing just a single match with his thigh issue.
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Kristjan Asllani - Will miss Young Boys game Asllani (knee) will remain unavailable Wednesday, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.
Impact Asllani tweaked his knee before the most recent game and needs more time to recuperate, but his issue isn't too serious. Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) is out as well in the Inter midfield, while Piotr Zielinski (thigh) is probable.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Piotr Zielinski - Should be back against Young Boys Zielinski (thigh) "has looked good in training Tuesday, but we'll need to see how he feels on game day," coach Simone Inzaghi announced.
Impact Zielinski practiced almost fully on the eve of the match and is likely to make at least the bench, missing just one tilt. Inter are undermanned in the midfield without Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) and Kristjan Asllani (knee). He has tallied seven shots (one on target), five key passes and nine crosses (two accurate) in his last six appearances (two starts).
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Francesco Acerbi - Diagnosed with minor problem Acerbi pulled the biceps femoris in his left thigh, Inter announced.
Impact Acerbi won't play midweek versus Young Boys and will be doubtful for the Juventus game, but he escaped without a strain or other serious muscular issues. Stefan de Vrij will anchor the defense in relief.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Diagnosed with minor injury Calhanoglu pulled the adductor in his left thigh and is day-to-day, Inter announced.
Impact Calhanoglu will miss the midweek game versus Young Boys and will be re-evaluated ahead of the Juventus clash on Sunday. Nicolo Barella, Davide Frattesi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are currently the only healthy Inter midfielders, but Kristjan Asllani (knee) and Piotr Zielinski (thigh) aren't nursing serious problems, and one of the two could be back in the Champions League.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Stefan De Vrij - Commanding against Roma De Vrij had two tackles (two won), four clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Roma.
Impact De Vrij played over an hour since Francesco Acerbi (thigh) was forced off in the first half and had a quality display in the back. Even if the teammate avoided serious injuries, he's headed for an uptick in minutes due to the impending busy stretch. He has tallied five clearances, two interceptions and three blocks in his last four showings.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Benjamin Pavard - Stout in Roma clash Pavard recorded one tackle (one won), two clearances, three blocks and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Roma.
Impact Pavard more than held his own in the back and was the only Inter defender who played the whole game, earning a clean sheet. It's the second in his last six showings, where he has totaled nine tackles (five won), 11 clearances, five interceptions and six chances created.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Bastoni - Wins one tackle against Roma Bastoni registered two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.
Impact Bastoni was pretty good as usual but didn't rack up numbers and was subbed before the end of the game, which happens routinely. He has tallied 12 crosses (seven accurate), six tackles (four won) and nine clearances in the last five fixtures.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Precious defensively versus Roma Mkhitaryan registered one shot (zero on goal), two tackles (both won), three interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Roma.
Impact Mkhitaryan limited his offensive contribution once Davide Frattesi subbed in for Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) and helped the rearguard tame the opponents. He has logged seven shots (one on target), five key passes, nine tackles (eight won) and seven clerances in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Denzel Dumfries - Provides spark against Roma Dumfries recorded two shots (two on goal), two clearances and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.
Impact Dumfries played just 19 minutes off the bench, as the coach is going with Matteo Darmian in most matches, but he could have easily scored if it wasn't for a pair of strong saves by Mile Svilar. He has recorded two shots (two on target), two key passes, nine crosses (two accurate) and three clearances in his last five showings (two starts).
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Dimarco - Stays busy in Roma tilt Dimarco created two scoring chances and registered five crosses (two accurate), one tackle (zero won) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Roma.
Impact Dimarco didn't fill it up like in previous easier games but still put up okay numbers on offense. He has scored and assisted once in his last four appearances, adding nine shots (two on target) and 37 crosses (12 accurate).
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Frattesi - Subs in early in Roma fixture Frattesi (toe) had one clearance and one block and drew two fouls 78 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Roma.
Impact Frattesi didn't get the start due to Nicolo Barella's return but played most of the game as Hakan Calhanoglu (thigh) left very early. He put up paltry numbers and wasn't a factor in the final third, though. While he's not a fixture of the XI when they are whole, they are dealing with a few injury concerns in the midfield at the moment, so he should continue to log consistent minutes. He has scored once and tallied five shots (one on target), two key passes and two tackles (zero won) in the last five matches.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Barella - Sends in four crosses versus Roma Barella (thigh) recorded two shots (zero on goal), two tackles (one won), one interception and four crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Roma.
Impact Barella was back in the XI after a three-game absence and did a little bit of everything while not shining on either end. He'll be managed at times but is a clear starter in the midfield. He has scored once and posted seven shots (one on target), six key passes and six tackles (five won) in his last five displays.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Marcus Thuram - Takes three shots in Roma tilt Thuram drew five fouls and generated three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.
Impact Thuram didn't manage to score in this one, but he was a constant threat and worked hard with and without the ball. He had a hat-trick and added one assist, 14 shots (eight on target; nine chances created and two crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Smashes one home versus Roma Martinez drew two fouls and scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target) and three chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Roma.
Impact Martinez was sufficiently involved offensively and decided the game with a potent volley taking advantage of a defensive blunder. He has gotten going with four goals, one assist, 17 shots (eight on target) and 10 key passes in the last five games.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Yann Sommer - Unbeaten against Roma Sommer registered three saves and one clearance and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win against Roma.
Impact Sommer answered the bell when he needed to, plus his defense had a strong showing in this one. He has kept two clean sheets, made 16 saves and conceded six goals in the last five matches. Inter will face Young Boys away in the Champions League on Wednesday and then host Juventus on Sunday.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Inter beats Roma but loses 2 key players to injuries
Shortly after Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta lamented that the fixture list needed to be cut in order to safeguard the players, the Nerazzurri lost two key members of its t...OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Francesco Acerbi - Bows out early against Roma Acerbi had had one clearance and one interception before exiting Sunday's game versus Roma at the 27th minute due to a possible flexor contracture, Mediaset reported.
Impact Acerbi indicated some discomfort to the staff and ultimately opted to exit the game to avoid risks. Stefan de Vrij substituted for him and would fill in if he had to spend time on the sidelines.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Off early against Roma Calhanoglu played just 10 minutes in Sunday's clash with Roma due to a thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact Calhanoglu didn't look right from the get-go and bowed out after a few minutes clutching the inside of his thigh. Davide Frattesi was the only established midfielder available other than a few youngsters since Krstjan Asllani (knee) and Piotr Zielinski (thigh) are on the shelf. He'll be evaluated before Wednesday's game versus Young Boys.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Nicolo Barella - Starts at Roma Barella (thigh) is in the starting lineup for the weekend game versus Roma.
Impact Barella has been selected over Davide Frattesi as part of a three-man central midfield Sunday. This is Barella's first appearance since Sept. 22, but it appears that he's ready for significant playing time. He has scored and assisted once in four league appearances during the current campaign.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Kristjan Asllani - Will sit out Roma match Asllani will miss Sunday's game versus Roma due to a knee bruise, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.
Impact Asllani picked up a knock while on international duties and will be re-evaluated ahead of the ensuing contests. Inter will have to ride the starters in this one since Piotr Zielinski (thigh) is also missing.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Davide Frattesi - Available against Roma Frattesi (foot) avoided substantial problems and has been a full go in training in recent days, TuttoSport informed.
Impact Frattesi came out a little early in the last Italy game due to a contusion, but the issue was minor and won't cost him time in league play. He'll be neck and neck to start with Nicolo Barella, who's returning from a thigh issue. He has scored once and posted five shots (one on target), two key passes and three tackles (one won) in his last five appearances.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
