INTER MILAN NEWS

Piotr Zielinski - Sidelined for a little while Zielinski is day-to-day due to a right thigh pull, Inter announced.

Impact Zielinski will be out for at least a couple of matches and potentially more considering the thick schedule. He has started just twice in the last five fixtures. Inter will welcome back Nicolo Barella (thigh) in the midfield and will count on Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi as well.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - On track for Roma clash Barella (thigh) is ramping up his activity in training ahead of Saturday's game versus Roma, Quotidiano Sportivo reported.

Impact Barella reprised practicing fully on Tuesday, and whoever is in better shape between him and Davide Frattesi (foot) will get the nod against Roma. He missed three fixtures due to a thigh injury. He has scored once and posted six key passes, four crosses (one accurate) and four tackles (all won) in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Piotr Zielinski - Bows out in Poland game Zielinski left Tuesday's match versus Croatia "due to a slight thigh injury. We didn't want to risk him, and we took him out," coach Michal Probierz told Tvp Sport.

Impact Zielinski later added that he felt some discomfort and that he hoped it was nothing serious. He's headed for some tests upon returning to Italy. He has played second fiddle to Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the early going.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Comes off the bench against Belgium Thuram (ankle) made a sub appearance in Tuesday's Nations League clash versus Belgium.

Impact Thuram was managed by France after getting dinged up in the most recent Serie A game but logged a few minutes, so he'll be ready to roll for the Roma clash Sunday. He's coming off a hattrick.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Davide Frattesi - Picks up knock Frattesi came off with a knock during Monday's 4-1 win over Italy.

Impact Frattesti picked up a knock and was forced off during the very end of Monday's clash. He will likely return to Inter, where he can be properly assessed ahead of a Sunday trip to Roma. Frattesi has been active in every match in all competitions, though he's made just three starts.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Staying with France Thuram took some tests on his right ankle, which ruled out significant problems, and will be at Didier Deschamps' disposal during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Thuram occasionally limped around in the Torino game after a rough foul but was able to score three goals despite the problem. He'll be monitored by the national team staff but might not miss any match since the test came back clean.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Serviceable versus Torino Mkhitaryan won one of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Torino.

Impact Mkhitaryan did a little bit of everything and was the usual secondary threat on offense. He has stayed the starter despite the arrival of Piotr Zielinski and got a breather just once so far. He has notched five key passes, six crosses (one accurate) and seven shots (one on target) in the last five tilts.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Matteo Darmian - Decent in Torino game Darmian drew two fouls and generated three shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Torino.

Impact Darmian returned to the XI over Denzel Dumfries after resting midweek and turned in a solid offensive display despite his lack of touch. He has assisted once and posted six shots (one on target), three key passes and 11 crosses (two accurate) in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Swings in eight crosses in Torino tilt Calhanoglu won one of three tackles and recorded three shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and three key passes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Calhanoglu put up his usual numbers but wasn't involved in any of the three goals and fouled an opponent in the box late in the game, re-opening the contest. He has scored once and logged eight shots (two on target), 10 key passes and 21 crosses (seven accurate) in the last five games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Produces in spades against Torino Dimarco created two scoring chances and recorded four shots (one on goal), 17 crosses (three accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Torino.

Impact Dimarco had his busiest display so far thanks to a host of set pieces, posting new season highs in deliveries and corner kicks, but he couldn't pick up a helper this time as he was rarely on point. He has scored and assisted once in his last four showings, adding 11 shots (two on target), 12 key passes and 46 crosses (15 accurate).

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Wasteful in Torino game Martinez recorded six shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (one won) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Torino.

Impact Martinez led his team in attempts but couldn't put one in the net despite a few juicy opportunities. He has scored thrice and added 14 shots (six on target), seven key passes and four inaccurate crosses in the last four games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Francesco Acerbi - Picks up helper versus Torino Acerbi assisted once to go with one block, one interception, two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Acerbi was busier in the final third than in defense, even though his side gave up two goals, and collected a point with a great delivery from the left wing that found Marcus Thuram. He has registered 15 clearances, five blocks and six interceptions in the last five games, contributing to one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Logs assist against Torino Bastoni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate), two clearances and four chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Bastoni had his best offensive game to date and found Marcus Thuram with a tidy cross from the left wing to collect his first assist. He also led his team in key passes. He has tallied five chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and nine clearances in the last five fixtures, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Thuram - Completes hat-trick against Torino Thuram scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Torino.

Impact Thuram snapped out of a four-game drought in dominant fashion, hitting the net twice with precise headers from the middle of the box and then with a bouncing tap-in. He's up to seven goals in as many Serie A fixtures. He has logged one assist, 12 shots (six on target) and seven key passes in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Beaten twice by Torino Sommer made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win against Torino.

Impact Sommer gave up two goals for the third straight Serie A game in a row due to a pair of defensive miscues. His two most recent clean sheets have come in the Champions League. He has given up six goals and made 18 saves in the last five fixtures. Inter will face Roma away on October 20.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Leads attack in crosses Dumfries registered five crosses (one accurate) in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Dumfries was selected to the starting XI for just the second time Tuesday as Inter Milan bluntly brushed aside Red Star Belgrade by a score of 4 - 0. Dumfries whipped a team high five crosses (one accurate) into the box. Through six appearances (two starts) in all competitions, Dumfries has recorded just two chance created. He remains in competition with veteran Matteo Darmian for minutes at wing back in the Inter Milan system.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Scores in substitute appearance Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Martinez entered the match for the final 26 minutes of the second half and wasted no time in making an impact, scoring just five minutes after being subbed into the fray. The goal marked the second successive match in which Martinez has added his name to the scoresheet after netting twice versus Udinese in Inter's most recent Serie A tilt. The reigning Serie A Golden boot winner has appeared in seven of Inter Milan's first eight fixtures (five starts) in all competitions to begin the season. He has played the full 90 minutes just once.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Resplendent free kick Calhanoglu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 4-0 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Calhanoglu struck an immaculate free kick early in the first half Tuesday to give Inter Milan a lead they would not relinquish, as they would go on to defeat Red Star Belgrade 4 - 0. The Turkish playmaker has now started in four successive matches (all competitions) for Inter Milan, whipping in 13 crosses (six accurate), 10 corners and creating seven chances over that span. Calhanoglu scored 14 goals over 38 appearances (38 starts) in all competitions for Inter Milan during the previous 2023/2024 season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marko Arnautovic - Scores in first start Arnautovic scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-0 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Arnautovic scored his first goal of the season Tuesday as Inter Milan handedly defeated Red Star Belgrade by a margin of 4 - 0. Entering Tuesday, the veteran forward had been limited to three cameo appearances totaling just 37 minutes of play in Serie A due to a thigh injury and an illness. With Arnautovic returning to fitness, he should resume his role as a rotational piece to the Inter attack that saw him score seven goals over 31 appearances (seven starts) in all competitions during the 2023/2024 season.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mehdi Taremi - Three goal contributions in win Taremi scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and two chances created in Tuesday's 4-0 win versus Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Taremi converted a second half penalty to score Inter Milan's fourth goal of the match and leave victory beyond doubt as they defeated Red Star Belgrade 4 - 0. The goal marked the first in an Inter Milan shirt for the veteran Iranian international who made the summer move to Milan after four years with FC Porto. In addition to converting the penalty, Taremi unselfishly provided the assist for each of Inter Milan's goals that came from open play. Early in his Milan career, the veteran has been used in a rotational role, having made seven appearances (three starts) in all competitions.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yann Sommer - Registers clean sheet in victory Sommer made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Sommer turned aside each of the three shots on target from the Red Star Belgrade attack Tuesday as Inter Milan easily brushed aside the Serbian club 4 - 0. Sommer has now kept consecutive clean sheets to begin the 2024/2025 Champions League campaign, making eight saves in the process. Sommer's next Champions League test will come Oct. 23 when Inter travel to BSC Young Boys who have lost their first two Champions League matches by an aggregate score of 8 - 0.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League takeaways: Arsenal, Barcelona, Dortmund, Inter and Man City win big

Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League kicked off with some dominant victories, including Arsenal, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, In...

OCTOBER 1

Iran forward Taremi nets past Israel goalkeeper Glazer in match between Inter and Red Star

Iran forward Mehdi Taremi scored his first goal for Inter Milan as he struck a penalty past Israel and Red Star Belgrade goalkeeper Omri Glazer hours after his country launched a b...

OCTOBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lautaro ends his post-Copa America slump by scoring twice in Inter Milan win

Lautaro Martinez has ended his post-Copa America slump 42 days into Inter Milan’s Serie A season by scoring twice in a 3-2 win for the defending champion at Udinese

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Francesco Acerbi - Tested by Udinese on Saturday Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), six clearances, two blocks and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Udinese.

Impact Acerbi thwarted several actions and had one of his busiest stat lines of the season, but it wasn't enough to prevent the opponents from hitting the net twice. He has registered six tackles, 10 interceptions and 26 clerances in six seasonal matches, with three clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE