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Samir Handanovic - Bench option Wednesday Handanovic (finger) will be available off the bench against Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday.

Impact Considering Alex Cordaz was also named to the match-day squad, it seems unlikely Handanovic would even come on as a substitute given the nature of his finger injury. Still, the veteran keeper should reclaim his spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez has become Inter's undisputed leading light With Lukaku sidelined with injury, his former partner in crime has evolved into a solo act - the Argentinian has become Inter's main man

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Gagliardini - Available against Viktoria Plzen Gagliardini has recovered from his back injury, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Gagliardini sat out the past two games as his back flared up, but he shook it off. He has logged six appearances so far (one start), notching five shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), six tackles, and two clearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Set to be option versus Viktoria Plzen Lukaku will be called for Wednesday's game against Viktor Plzen barring a problem in the final practice, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Lukaku was close to coming back in the past game and is ready to go with a few more training sessions under his belt. He will most likely be eased off the bench with short stints after the extended absence, so Edin Dzeko or Joaquin Correa should stay in the XI next to Lautaro Martinez for a couple more fixtures. He has scored and assisted once in three games, adding seven shots (three on target) and two chances created.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Doesn't feature versus Fiorentina Bastoni (illness) was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Bastoni sat for the entire match on the bench for the second consecutive game, this time because of the flu. He should be back in the XI over Francesco Acerbi in Wednesday's game versus Viktoria Plzen. He has logged one assist, six tackles (two won), seven interceptions, and 13 clarances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Díaz nets 2 as Milan beats Berlusconi-owned Monza 4-1

A first-half brace from Brahim Díaz helped AC Milan to a 4-1 win over Monza in an unhappy return to San Siro for former Rossoneri CEO Adriano Galliani

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Barella - Opens the scoring early Barella scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-3 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Barella found the back of the net after just two minutes to open the scoring the match. The goal was the fourth of the season for the midfielder and his eighth goal involvement as he's been in fine form through 11 matches.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Involved in three of four goals Martinez scored two goals from three shots and had an assist while creating two chances during Saturday's 4-3 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Martinez set up Nicola Barella in the second minute before scoring himself in the 15th and 73rd to play a role in three of Inter's four goals. The goals upped the forward's season total to six while his assist was his second of the campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Henrikh Mkhitaryan - Scores first Inter goal Mkhitaryan scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately during Saturday's 4-3 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Mkhitaryan found the back of the net five minutes into stoppage time to score the game winning goal for Inter. The goal was the first of the attacker's Inter career after moving from Roma in the Summer.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Onana - Concedes three in win Onana allowed three goals while making a save during Saturday's 4-3 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Onana allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second as Inter needed to find a late game winner to take all three points. The keeper has now allowed four goals in three league starts while his lone save upped his season total to six.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Bastoni - Dealing with illness Bastoni is under the weather and might not start versus Fiorentina, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Bastoni will be assessed on game day to see if he's feeling better; otherwise, Francesco Acerbi would replace him in the XI, as it happened the last time he rested.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir Handanovic - Nursing hand injury Handanovic is traveling with the team for the Fiorentina game, but he's technically unavailable due to a dislocated finger, coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Handanovic might still make the bench despite the problem, but he will not be in contention to play. Andre Onana will get the nod, while the returning Alex Cordaz will serve as the backup, the gaffer informed.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cordaz - Available versus Fiorentina Cordaz (knee) will be the backup goalie against Fiorentina since Samir Handanovic is nursing a finger injury, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Cordaz has been out for a month because of a knee sprain. Andre Onana has cemented himself as the starter in recent weeks, and he will be the emergency option in case something happens in this one.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Gagliardini - Stays out for Fiorentina game Gagliardini (back) hasn't been called up for Saturday's match versus Fiorentina, SportMediaset informs.

Impact Gagliardini will skip the second fixture in a row due to back problems. Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Kristjan Asllani will continue to serve as the top guys in the role Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku - Will not play versus Fiorentina Lukaku (thigh) will stay in Milan to practice rather than taking part fo the Fiorentina game, SportMediaset reports.

Impact Lukaku recently returned to full practice after an extended absence and needs a little more time to get up to speed from the conditioning standpoint. He's slated to be called up for the ensuing Champions League fixture versus Viktoria Plzen. Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez, and Joaquin Correa will remain the top offensive options for this one.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski scores twice, Barça rebounds from 'clásico' loss

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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romelu Lukaku - Resumes training fully Lukaku (thigh) practiced regularly with the rest of his teammates Thursday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Lukaku has recovered from a thigh strain that sidelined him for nearly two months. It remains to be seen whether he'll be called up for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, or if he'll need some sort of ramp-up before resuming being an option. In any case, he's set to see limited action in his first few appearances.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Dimarco - Avoids lingering issues Dimarco didn't need to take exams following the Salernitana game as he limped off due to cramps, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Dimarco has quickly been able to return to full practice after the fixtures and will not miss time. He could be managed in the next two matches, considering the short turnarounds and that Robin Gosens has been showing improved form as of late.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Correa - Comes off bench versus Salernitana Correa (knee) took one shot on target, had two passes, and committed one foul in 18 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Correa returned to action following two games on the mend with a knee problem but didn't make a big impact. He will have fewer opportunities once Romelu Lukaku (thigh) returns, which should happen soon. He has tallied one assist, two shots (both on target), and two chances created in his last five appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osimhen scores again to put Napoli back on top of Serie A

Victor Osimhen has continued his comeback from injury with his second goal in as many matches to help free-scoring Napoli beat Bologna 3-2 and move back to the top of Serie A

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nicolo Barella - Involved in both Inter goals Barella had an assist and scored a goal while taking one shot (on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Barella set up Lautaro Martinez in the 13th minute before scoring himself in the 58th to play a ole in both Inter goals. The goal was the third of the season while his assist was number four in his ten league starts.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Opens the scoring Sunday Martinez scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) and crossing once accurately during Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Martinez found the back of the net after 13 minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fourth in ten league appearances for the forward while his five shots upped his season total to 40.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Second assist of season Calhanoglu had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing six times (three accurate) and creating four chances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Calhanoglu set up Nicolo Barella in the 58th minute assisting Inter's second goal. The assist was the second in nine league appearances for the midfielder while his four chances created upped his season total to 21.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE