INTER MILAN NEWS

Nicolo Barella - Will return against Milan Barella served his one-game ban in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Barella had to skip one due to yellow-card accumulation. He'll return to the starting XI over Roberto Gagliardini in Sunday's clash with Milan. He has posted three off-target shots, six chances created, seven crosses (three accurate), and six tackles (three won) in the last four appearances.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Concedes once versus Cremonese Onana had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Onana could do little on a fantastic curled shot by David Okereke early in the game and wasn't called into action much afterward. He has given up four goals, made 15 saves, and kept two clean sheets in the last five tilts. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Solid in the back versus Cremonese Darmian won one of two tackles and had two blocks, three interceptions, and two clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Darmian moved to the center-back position to replace the suspended Milan Srkiniar and fared well defensively. He'll compete with Denzel Dumfries in a more offensive role going forward. He has started five matches in a row, notching one goal, three shots (one on target), six crosses (three accurate), and 14 tackles (six won).

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Creates four chances versus Cremonese Acerbi won one tackle and six duels and had two shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Acerbi was surprisingly busy on offense, on top of diligent as usual in the back. He has had a clear upper hand over Stefan De Vrij to open the year, not playing in just one of the last five matches. He has posted six tackles (four won), four interceptions, 15 clearances, and one block in the last four appearances, with two clean sheets.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Puts up numbers in Cremonese game Calhanoglu created five scoring chances, had two interceptions, and generated 10 crosses (six accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Cremonese.

Impact Calhanoglu once again led way offensively, co-pacing his team in key passes along with Federico Dimarco and being the runner-up in crosses thanks to a robust number of set pieces. He hasn't scored or assisted in the last five matches, but he has tallied 11 chances created, 24 crosses (ten accurate), and six tackles (four won). Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Outstanding versus Cremonese Dimarco created five scoring chances and had two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate), and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Dimarco paced his team in crosses and co-led it in chances in another productive offensive display, but he couldn't come with a goal or an assist in this one. He has picked up one helper and added seven crosses (two accurate), 11 chances created, and 32 crosses (nine accurate) in the last five fixtures. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Wins two tackles against Cremonese Bastoni won two of three tackles and had four shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate), and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Bastoni posted a new season high for shots as he continues to be involved in the offense despite playing as center-back. He has logged six attempts (one on target), ten crosses (two accurate), 14 tackles (six won), and nine interceptions in the last five matches. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Returns to starting XI versus Cremonese Dumfries won five duels and registered one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Cremonese.

Impact Dumfries drew his first start of the year as Milan Skriniar was suspended, and Milan Darmian dropped to the backline and turned in a routine shift on offense. His form and minutes dipped after the World Cup, and he'll look to right the ship in the next few contests. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Provides assist versus Cremonese Dzeko assisted once to go with nine shots (three on target), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Cremonese.

Impact Dzeko paced his team in shots but could not find the target, although he salvaged a point by hitting Lautaro Martinez in strides ahead of the second goal. Romelu Lukaku has yet to resume seeing major minutes after his injury, so he'll likely start a few more matches. He has logged one goal, one assist, 15 shots (four on target), and three chances created in the last four matches. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Scores twice versus Cremonese Martinez scored two goals to go with eight shots (four on target) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Cremonese.

Impact Martinez led the comeback with twp successful finishes from inside the box, a tap-in after a save and a deflected shot after a timely cut. He has scored four goals and added 19 shots (eight on target), and three chances created in the last five matches. Inter will host Milan Sunday.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool back in Brighton, Madrid chasing Barca

Liverpool travels to Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Martínez nets 2 as Inter fights back to beat Cremonese 2-1

Lautaro Martínez has continued his rich vein of scoring form with two goals to help Inter Milan win at bottom club Cremonese 2-1 and move into second spot in Serie A

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man U in FA Cup action; Barça visits Girona

Several English Premier League clubs will be looking to avoid famous upsets in the fourth round of the FA Cup

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcelo Brozovic - Won't return against Cremonese Brozovic (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match versus Cremonese, and the club is growing concerned with his rehab, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Brozovic wasn't expected to be out for long, but he'll sit the fifth straight game due to a calf pull. He might be back in Coppa Italia or versus Milan next week, but he has yet to begin ramping up. With Nicolo Barella suspended, one between Roberto Gagliardini and Kristjan Asllani will get the nod Saturday.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chase for Champions League spots intensifying in Serie A

It seems only a total collapse could keep Napoli from winning its first Serie A title in 33 years but the chase for the three remaining Champions League spots is intensifying

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AC Milan's winless streak up to 5 after 4-0 loss at Lazio

Defending champion AC Milan was beaten 4-0 at Lazio in Serie A to extend the Rossoneri’s winless streak to five matches

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andre Onana - Commits blunder in Empoli game Onana had seven saves, one clearance, and one punch, and allowed one goal in Monday's 0-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Onana parried away multiple shots, but he had his first big mistake since moving to Italy, as he couldn't coordinate properly on a shot that was pretty central and catchable and passed underneath his body. He has kept two clean sheets in the last four fixtures, making 15 saves and surrendering three goals. Inter will visit Cremonese Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Bellanova - Delivers five crosses against Empoli Bellanova won four duels and registered five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Bellanova came off the bench after Milan Skriniar was sent off, as Matteo Darmian dropped to the backline. He was pretty energetic but lacked precision in his deliveries. He'll compete with Denzel Dumfries and Danilo D'Ambrosio to start in Saturday's away game versus Cremonese. He has posted two chances, 23 crosses (two accurate), six tackles, and five clearances in 12 appearances (one start).

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Busy in Empoli loss De Vrij won seven duels and two of three tackles and had one block and two interceptions in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact De Vrij played over Francesco Acerbi in this one and had a decent performance despite the defeat. He had yet to feature in Serie A following the World Cup. He has logged 15 tackles, 26 interceptions, 40 clearances, and four blocks in 13 domestic appearances, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Pretty good versus Empoli Bastoni sent in four inaccurate crosses, won seven duels and three of four tackles, and had three interceptions in Monday's 0-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Bastoni had a strong showing, as he put up numbers in the back and contributed a little offensively as well, but his team was unable to secure the clean sheet in this one. He has assisted once and posted eight crosses (two accurate), 11 tackles (four won), eight interceptions, and 13 clearances in the last four matches, blanking the opponents twice. Inter will visit Cremonese Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Swings in six crosses against Empoli Dimarco created one scoring chance and had two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Monday's 0-1 loss against Empoli.

Impact Dimarco was able to put up his usual numbers despite a subpar showing by his side. He has assisted once and added five crosses (one accurate), six chances created, and 21 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches. Inter will visit Cremonese Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Wins three tackles versus Empoli Darmian had one cross (zero accurate), won three of five tackles and five duels, and had one interception in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Darmian has been starting over Denzel Dumfries after the World Cup and has routinely picked up a decent amount of stats at both ends. He has scored once and logged three shots (one on target), four crosses (two accurate), 13 tackles (four won), and four interceptions in the last four matches.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Suspended for Cremonese tilt Barella drew three fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 0-1 defeat, picking up his fifth yellow card of the s...

Impact Barella was the runner-up in deliveries for his team but had mostly lackluster showing like the majority of his teammates. He was booked in the recent Supercoppa against Milan, which counts against his Serie A tally. Therefore, he'll sit out Saturday's away game versus Cremonese due to yellow-card accumulation. Roberto Gagliardini or Kristjan Asllani will replace him in the midfield.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Productive against Empoli Calhanoglu won six duels and generated two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and four chances created in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact Calhanoglu had a decent game despite the loss and led his team his side in key passes, bouncing back from a subpar showing. He has notched three off-target shots, six chances created, 15 crosses (four accurate), and six tackles (four won) in the last four matches. Inter will visit Cremonese Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Misfires versus Empoli Martinez won six duels, drew three fouls, and had three shots (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-1 defeat versus Empoli.

Impact Martinez led his team in attempts but had poor aim and couldn't break through. He has scored twice and added ten shots (four on target) in the last four matches. Inter will visit Cremonese Saturday.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE