INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Shakes off injury Bastoni (thigh) logged a full training session Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

Impact Bastoni skipped the Juventus clash and couldn't play for Italy during the break, but he has been able to recover and will likely be in the XI versus Fiorentina Saturday. He has registered 17 crosses (seven accurate), ten tackles (three won), and nine clearances in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Returns to full training Gosens (calf) logged an entire session with his teammates Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Gosens has solved a calf problem that cost him the last two matches and could start Saturday versus Fiorentina since Federico Dimarco (abdomen) is banged up, although the teammate is also expected to recover. He has posted seven shots (one on target), five chances created, 13 crosses (four accurate), and 14 tackles (seven won) in his last five appearances.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Limps off Calhanoglu (undisclosed) came off during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Croatia.

Impact Calhanoglu wasn't even able to make it to half time and needed assistance to get off the pitch. The creative midfielder will be a doubt for Saturday's clash with Fiorentina, though it remains to be seen how severe the injury may have been.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Indonesia's stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event

Indonesia could lose its chance to host a global youth soccer tournament, and its chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after refusing to welcome a team from Israel

MARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indonesia's issues with Israel delay FIFA U20 World Cup draw

FIFA has postponed the men’s Under-20 World Cup finals draw because of host nation Indonesia’s issues with Israel having qualified

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan Skriniar - Nursing nagging injury Skriniar has been dealing with neuritis in his lower back in the past month, Tuttomercatoweb informs.

Impact Skriniar took further tests and has been unable to train fully this week. He might be able to play through the problem if the pain subsides, but his minutes might have to be managed for a while.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Not dealing with new problem Dimarco subbed off versus Juventus because of his previous abdominal issue, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Dimarco recently missed two games but tried to gut it out afterward, also because Robin Gosens was on the mend too. He couldn't play with Italy and has trained on the side this week, but he has a shot to recover for the Fiorentina game, the publication adds.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku scores hat-trick as Belgium trounces Sweden 3-0

Lukaku underlined his enduring value to Belgium by scoring all three goals in a 3-0 win at Sweden in the other notable victory on Friday.

MARCH 24, 2023

Mbappé delivers for France as captain; Lukaku nets hat trick

Kylian Mbappé has delivered for France again and this time he was wearing the captain’s armband

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Euro 2024 host Germany looks to rebuild after World Cup

Germany is rebuilding after another early World Cup exit

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Netherlands players, including Cody Gakpo, out of Euro qualifier with viral infection

Cody Gakpo, Matthijs de Ligt, Sven Botman, Joey Veerman and Bart Verbruggen all left the training camp, the Dutch federation said on Thursda...

MARCH 23, 2023

5 players out as viral infection hits Netherlands squad

The Dutch soccer association says five players in the Netherlands squad to face World Cup finalist France in their opening European Championship qualifier have been sent home after...

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Out for two games D'Ambrosio has been handed a two-match ban for "unsportsmanlike conduct and grabbing an opponent on the back of his neck," the League announced.

Impact D'Ambrosio will miss the fixtures versus Fiorentina and Salernitana barring a successful appeal. He's generally a deep backup, but Inter are dealing with a few absences across the formation.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stefan De Vrij - Wins two tackles versus Juventus De Vrij had five clearances and one block and won six duels and two of three tackles in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact De Vrij started with Milan Skriniar and Alessandro Bastoni both out and an ordinary showing, but his side gave up one goal. He has played just five times in the last 11 matches, registering seven tackles (five won), six interceptions, 18 clearances, and three blocks.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Lays egg in Juventus game Lukaku recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Juventus.

Impact Lukaku got the nod over Edin Dzeko in this one, but he didn't do much, as Inter struggled to generate much offense overall. He has hit the net once and posted eight shots (two on target), two chances created, and seven crosses (zero accurate) in the last five fixtures. Inter will host Fiorentina on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Swings in heap of crosses versus Juventus Calhanoglu created two scoring chances and had four shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (one accurate), and six corners in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Calhanoglu was one of the few Inter contributors that put up his usual numbers despite the loss and underwhelming display in general. He recorded a new season high for deliveries. He has tallied 11 shots (three on target), 13 key passes, and 37 crosses (14 accurate) in the last five games. Inter will host Fiorentina on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Vanishes against Juventus Martinez drew three fouls, won seven duels, and recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Martinez was pretty physical but barely got any feed in advantageous positions. He has clearly cooled off, as he has scored just once in the last six matches, adding 21 shots (seven on target), eight key passes, and three crosses (one accurate). Inter will host Fiorentina on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Productive against Juventus Barella won four duels and registered four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate), and four chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat versus Juventus.

Impact Barella had his best performance in a while and was pulled early primarily because he had already received a yellow card. Despite his lack of points, he appears to be getting back on track after a lull. He has provided one assist and tallied eight shots (three on target), 11 key passes, and 15 crosses (five accurate) in the last five matches. Inter will host Fiorentina on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Leaves injured in Juventus clash Dimarco had one shot (zero on goal), one interception, and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-1 defeat to Juventus and was subbed off due to an abdominal injury, Sky Italy...

Impact Dimarco recently returned from a problem in the same area and might have suffered a relapse, as he was in noticeable pain when he bowed out. He's headed for some tests. Robin Gosens (calf) has good chances of recovering during the break,

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danilo D`Ambrosio - Sees red in Juventus bout D'Ambrosio generated three crosses (one accurate), and one chance created and was sent off after the game in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact D'Ambrosio replaced Federico Dimarco in the second half and was passable, but he was expelled for a late altercation with Leandro Paredes. If Dimarco or Robin Gosens (calf) don't recover, Raoul Bellanova is the next man up on the flank.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Beaten once by Juventus Onana had two saves, two clearances, and one punch, and gave up one goal in Sunday's 0-1 loss versus Juventus.

Impact Onana was left flat-footed by Filip Kostic's finish and didn't seem positioned correctly, although his defense didn't help him either on such occasion. He has kept three clean sheets in his last five appearances, allowing two goals, and making 17 saves. Inter will host Fiorentina on April 1.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barcelona hosts Madrid; Arsenal can stretch lead

Barcelona hosts Real Madrid in the Spanish league aiming to deal a heavy blow to its rival’s title defense

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milan Skriniar - Will miss Juventus clash Skriniar (back/gluteus) won't play in Sunday's game versus Juventus, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Skriniar came off the bench versus Porto, but he's not completely healed and won't be an option for this one. Matteo Darmian or Danilo D'Ambrosio will replace him in the back.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE