Impact Barella won't be able to play with Italy during the break but is expected to be available for the third round against Monza once Serie A resumes.
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INTER MILAN 8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
8-4-1 · 3RD IN SERIE A · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Nicolo Barella - Gets nasal procedure Barella had surgery to address a sinus infection and will be held out of practice for a few days, Sky Italy informed.
Stefan De Vrij - Unused in Atalanta game De Vrij (thigh) didn't play in Friday's 4-0 win over Atalanta.
Impact De Vrij was an option after sitting out two games due to a thigh issue, but the coach preferred not rushing him back, also considering the result and Francesco Acerbi's strong form. The two veterans will start alternating once the schedule gets busier.
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Alessandro Bastoni - Picks up small injury versus Atalanta Bastoni won two of two tackels and had one interception, one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance before subbing off after 61 minutes in Friday's 4-0 win over Atalanta due to mu...
Impact Bastoni was on point as usual but had to leave early due to some discomfort. He'll be evaluated by the national team doctors in short order, but he'll have time to recover before the next Serie A game.
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Francesco Acerbi - Commanding in Atalanta game Acerbi generated one tackle (one won), two blocks, four clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Atalanta.
Impact Acerbi put up numbers across the board in the back to help Inter shut down a quality frontline. He has notched five tackles, five interceptions and 13 clearances in three matches, with two clean sheets.
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Lautaro Martinez - Quiet against Atalanta Martinez (thigh) won one of one tackle and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory against Atalanta.
Impact Martinez seemed pretty energetic following a small injury but didn't put up good numbers and didn't play a role in any of the four goals. He has yet to score after doing so 24 times in the past campaign. He has logged two shots (one on target) and one chance created in two appearances.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Hakan Calhanoglu - Leaves Atalanta game early Calhanoglu recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and one key pass in Friday's 4-0 win over Atalanta before bowing out due to muscle fatigue, coach Simone...
Impact Calhanoglu had a low-wattage showing for his standards and played an hour because he wasn't 100 percent. He'll be assessed in the coming days to see whether he'll answer Turkey's call-up.
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Federico Dimarco - Swings in five crosses against Atalanta Dimarco created two scoring chances and registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 4-0 win against Atalanta.
Impact Dimarco had his usual solid performance down the wing but wasn't involved in the goals. He has recorded eight shots (two on target), five key passes and 18 crosses (six accurate) in three rounds.
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Benjamin Pavard - Provides assist versus Atalanta Pavard assisted once to go with three clearances and two blocks in Friday's 4-0 victory against Atalanta.
Impact Pavard wasn't too busy in the back and set up one of Marcus Thuram's goals with a flick-on on a set piece for his first goal contribution of the season. He has started twice so far, notching eight clearances and two blocks and contributing to two clean sheets.
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Nicolo Barella - Scores screamer versus Atalanta Barella won one of one tackle and scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 win over Atalanta.
Impact Barella snapped out of an eight-month slump team-wise with a fantastic volley from outside the box following a corner kick. He hit the net just twice last season. He has assisted once and added four shots (one on target), six key passes and four crosses (two accurate) in three games.
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Marcus Thuram - Dominant in Atalanta game Thuram scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-0 victory over Atalanta.
Impact Thuram put together his second brace of the season with two opportunistic goals where he was the quickest to react to some loose balls in the box and tucked them home. He had tallied 11 shots (seven on target), four key passes and two inaccurate crosses so far.
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Yann Sommer - Blanks Atalanta Sommer had one save and allowed zero goals in Friday's 4-0 victory over Atalanta.
Impact Sommer barely needed to soil his gloves to keep his second consecutive clean sheet as Inter completely dominated the game. He has allowed two goals and made 10 saves so far. Inter will face Monza away after the break.
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Thuram double helps Inter rout Atalanta and Torino maintains strong start with win at Venezia
Marcus Thuram has scored twice as reigning champion Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A after a 4-0 win over AtalantaAUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stefan De Vrij - Available off bench Friday De Vrij (thigh) is on the bench for Friday's match against Atalanta.
Impact The Dutchman was deemed ready to go by the coaching staff, so his presence on the bench isn't surprising. However, he'll have a hard time cracking the starting lineup on a regular basis, and that conspires against his fantasy upside.
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Lautaro Martinez - Starting Friday Martinez (thigh) is in the starting lineup to face Atalanta on Friday.
Impact Not much of a surprise here, as Martinez was widely expected to be available. The Argentina international is looking for his first goal of the campaign after bagging 24 goals in 33 appearances in the 2023/24 title-winning season.
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Stefan De Vrij - Good to go for Atalanta clash De Vrij (thigh) is set to make the squad for Friday's game versus Atalanta, Sky Italy informed.
Impact De Vrij has returned to full training earlier this week after sitting out the first two rounds. On the other hand, Francesco Acerbi will continue to start and, given his role, he's not a lock to get minutes despite being healthier.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martinez - Will return against Atalanta Martinez (thigh) has logged two full training sessions in a row and will be an option against Atalanta on Friday, Sportitalia informed.
Impact Martinez sat out last week mostly out of precaution, and his problem was found out to be very minor. Depending on his level of fitness, he might make the XI over Mehdi Taremi right away given his prominence.
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Federico Dimarco - Fills up stat sheet in win Dimarco generated four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact For the second straight match to open up the season, Dimarco filled up the stat sheet. He recorded four shots -- double any of his teammates -- and tied for the team lead with seven crosses. He also recorded a secondary assist on Matteo Darmian's goal in the 5th minute. He was on his way to keeping a clean sheet too, but he was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Carlos Augusto.
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Mehdi Taremi - Assists opener Saturday Taremi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Lecce.
Impact Taremi recorded his first goal contribution for Inter in his first start for his new club. He set up Matteo Darmian's header in the 5th minute to open up the scoring, one of the two chances he created in the match. Despite recently returning from an injury, Taremi completed the full 90 minutes, helping his side secure the win and keep a clean sheet.
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Matteo Darmian - Scores opener versus Leece Darmian scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Lecce.
Impact Darmian opened up the scoring Saturday with a header in the 5th minute off a Mehdi Taremi assist. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also won three tackles and made one clearance before he was subbed off in the 72nd minute for Denzel Dumfries.
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Hakan Calhanoglu - Scores penalty in Saturday's win Calhanoglu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact Calhanoglu scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a penalty he slotted past Wladimiro Falcone in the 70th minute to take the 2-0 lead. It was the only shot he took in the match. He also took six of his side's 10 corners and led the squad with seven crosses. He was subbed off in the 82nd minute for Kristjan Asllani.
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Yann Sommer - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Sommer recorded four saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.
Impact Sommer kept his first clean sheet of the season Saturday as he saved all four shots on target he faced. His defense has allowed 11 shots on goal through two matches this season, a concerning and unexpected trend for a team that only allowed 22 goals last season. Sommer and the defense face a more difficult task Friday versus Atalanta.
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Lautaro Martinez - Out against Lecce Martinez (thigh) is not in the squad to face Lecce on Saturday.
Impact Martinez will miss out on Saturday's match after dealing with muscle fatigue in his thigh during the buildup. The forward is replaced in the starting XI by Mehdi Taremi.
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Stefan De Vrij - Stays out for Lecce contest De Vrij (thigh) won't return Saturday versus Lecce, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact De Vrij has continued to work on the side throughout the week and will attempt to come back for the next game. Francesco Acerbi will keep anchoring the backline without a proper deputy.
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Lautaro Martinez - Picks up minor injury Martinez is suffering from muscle fatigue in his adductors and is a heavy doubt for Saturday's game versus Lecce, Sky Italy reported.
Impact Martinez is on the wrong side of questionable, as he was unable to train on the eve of the game. He'll be further assessed on match-day, but the coaching staff might err on the side of caution. Mehdi Taremi is the frontrunner to take his place.
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