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Nicolo Barella - Nets in win Barella scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Benfica.

Impact Barella scored during Wednesday's draw a goal that proved to be decisive for the tie as a whole. The midfielder has found some strong form, though he hasn't reached the heights he showed in 2021/22 where he earned 15 goal contributions in Serie A. Through 38 appearances in all competitions, Barella is up to eight goals and six assists in all competitions.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Goal, assist in draw Martinez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-3 draw versus Benfica.

Impact Martinez scored and assisted, a pair of goal contributions that did well to earn a spot in the semi-final. The striker finally got out of what has been a month-long goal drought, and couldn't have picked a bigger stage to step up. Martinez will face a tough clash against AC Milan in the semi-final.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Available as substitute De Vrji (lower leg) was named to the match-day squad against Benfica on Wednesday.

Impact De Vrji was forced off in the 51st minute against Monza on Saturday due to his lower-leg injury. The central defender has been starting every other match for the club of late, including the Champions League, so he could be back in contention for the starting XI against Empoli on Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City visits Bayern, Inter Milan hosts Benfica

Manchester City and Inter Milan are protecting leads heading into their Champions League quarterfinals second-leg games

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter coach Inzaghi under pressure ahead of Benfica match

Winning the Champions League may be Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi’s only chance to keep his job

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Late call for Benfica game De Vrij (lower leg) has practiced very little after the Monza game, but he could make the bench Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact De Vrij escaped significant injuries but isn't in great shape. He's a long shot to feature even should he be available. Francesco Acerbi has started over him in most of the recent fixtures.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Creates three chances versus Monza Calhanoglu (thigh) sent in two crosses (one accurate), took one corner kick, and created three scoring chances in 19 minutes in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Monza.

Impact Calhanoglu looked fine in his return from a three-match absence and was a menace as usual. He has good chances of returning to the starting XI versus Benfica Wednesday. He has notched nine shots (two on target), 14 chances created, 32 crosses (13 accurate), and 18 corners in his last five appearances.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Concedes once in loss Onana allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Onana conceded the lone goal of the match as Inter dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 18 goals in 20 league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 47.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Creates three chances Barella took two off target shots, crossed six times (two accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Barella was held off the scoresheet as Inter failed to find the back of the net on Saturday. The midfielder remains the team leader with six assists in his 29 appearances while his three chances created tied for the team-high in the defeat.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Fires four shots Lukaku took four shots (one on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Monza.

Impact Lukaku was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Inter were shutout on Saturday. The forward's four shots were the second most on the team while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the loss.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen returns for Napoli ahead of Champions League game

Victor Osimhen’s return from injury and a truce with protesting fans meant more for Italian leader Napoli than the result in a 0-0 draw with relegation-threatened Hellas Verona in...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stefan De Vrij - Subs off against Monza De Vrij left Saturday's 0-1 loss to Monza early in the second half due to a lower leg, Sky Italy relays, after winning three duels and logging two clearances.

Impact De Vrij hurt his right ankle/foot while stopping a shot by an opponent and bowed out after a quick check-up by the medical staff. He was substituted by Francesco Acerbi, who routinely starts over him.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juventus stadium ban for racist chants at Lukaku suspended

A partial stadium ban imposed on Juventus for racist chants directed toward Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been suspended

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan Skriniar - Return up in the air Skriniar (back) continues to be in pain, and it's uncertain when he will be back, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Skriniar won't play versus Monza and Benfica, and coach Simone Inzaghi stated that "it will take him a while longer" to recover in his post-game remarks after the first leg. Matteo Darmian, Danilo D'Ambrosio, and Denzel Dumfries have played more in light of his extended absence.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Probable for Monza game Calhanoglu (thigh) returned to full training Thursday and is set to be an option versus Monza, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Calhanoglu has overcome a thigh injury that cost him three matches, although he'll likely come off the bench to avoid risks ahead of the return leg versus Benfica, with either Marcelo Brozovic or Kristjan Asllani starting in the midfield. He has logged 11 shots (three on target), 13 chances created, 37 crosses (14 accurate), and 23 corners in his last five appearances.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Nine interceptions in clean sheet Darmian recorded one cross (zero accurate), nine interceptions and kept a clean sheet in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Benfica.

Impact Darmian put together one of his best defensive performances of the season Tuesday. He intercepted a season high nine passes, more than his past eight matches combined. He also whipped in one inaccurate cross, won his lone tackle attempted and blocked one shot in the clean sheet.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - 10 crosses in win Dimarco registered 10 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Benfica.

Impact Dimarco led the team in crosses Tuesday, as he registered 10 (one accurate), his fourth most in a match this season. He also created one chance, took five corners and made four clearances while playing just 63 minutes before being replaced by Robin Gosens.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Three crosses in UCL win Dumfries recorded two shots (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Benfica.

Impact Dumfries had a decent performance on both ends Tuesday. He took two shots (one on target) and whipped in three crosses (all inaccurate) on the attack. Defensively, he attempted two tackles, made one clearance and blocked one shot in what would have been a clean sheet if he had not been subbed off in the 86th minute.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Assists opening goal Bastoni assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Benfica.

Impact Bastoni assisted the opening goal Tuesday, as his cross found Nicolo Barella's head in the 51st minute to give Inter the 1-0 lead. It marked his first assist since Jan. 9 at Monza. He created two chance and whipped in three crosses (two accurate) in the match. He also played well defensively in what would have been a clean sheet (if he was not subbed off in injury time) as he won two of his three attempted tackles and made four clearances.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Scores penalty off bench Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Lukaku scored the match-clinching goal Tuesday, a penalty in the 82nd minute to stretch the lead to 2-0. It was the only shot he took in the match, but it was enough to bag him his first goal since March 10. He also won one tackle and conceded one foul in his 27 minute cameo.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Scores in win Barella scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Benfica.

Impact Barella scored the opening goal Tuesday, a 51st minute header assisted by Alessandro Bastoni with a cross. It marks his first goal in either the Champions League or Serie A since Oct. 29. He took three shots (one on target) in the match, to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one corner. He played well defensively in the clean sheet too, as he attempted two tackles, made one clearance and blocked a shot in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Keeps clean sheet in win Onana recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 2-0 victory versus Benfica.

Impact Onana kept a clean sheet Tuesday, his third straight in the Champions League. He faced just two shots on target thanks to his defense, and made two saves for his fifth straight match. He faces an easier matchup Saturday at Monza who have scored 34 goals in 29 Serie A matches this season.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Henry and Richards criticise Lukaku ban for reaction to racist abuse Thierry Henry and Micah Richards have criticised the Italian Football Federation’s decision to uphold Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku’s re...

APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man City, Inter Milan roll to wins in Champions League quarterfinals Manchester City took a huge step toward a third straight Champions League semifinals after a 3-0 win against Bayern Munich. Inter ended its...

APRIL 12, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

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APRIL 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE