INTER MILAN NEWS

Alessandro Bastoni - Turns ankle in cup game Bastoni suffered an ankle sprain in Tuesday's Coppa Italia win over Roma, coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Bastoni got rolled up on a tackle and could not put any weight on his leg when subbing off. He is suspended for the next two Serie A matches, but he is also at serious risk for February 16th's Champions League tilt against Liverpool. He will soon take some tests.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter beats Roma 2-0 in Cup, spoils Mourinho's return

A pair of brilliant goals from Edin Dzeko and Alexis Sanchez ruined Jose Mourinho’s return to his former club as Inter Milan beat Roma 2-0 to reach the Italian Cup semifinals

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessandro Bastoni - Suspended for two games Bastoni has been handed a two-game ban for offending the referee twice at the end of the Milan game.

Impact Bastoni was not sanctioned on the pitch but was punished anyway by the sports judge. Barring a successful appeal, he will sit out the matches against Napoli and Sassuolo. Federico Dimarco and Danilo D'Ambrosio will be the main candidates to replace him.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man United visits Burnley; Inter plays Roma in cup

Manchester United has a chance to lift the mood following the shock FA Cup exit to second-tier Middlesbrough when playing a Burnley side that has won once in the Premier League all...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New signings Vlahovic and Zakaria star for Juventus

Dušan Vlahović has made a dream debut for Juventus

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federico Dimarco - Swings in five crosses in Milan clash Dimarco had one interception and sent in five crosses (one accurate) in 20 minutes in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Dimarco had great volume relative to his playing time, although he was not super sharp. The lack of minutes continues to hold him back, although Ivan Perisic subbed off with a calf problem in this one. He has posted 86 crosses, 14 tackles, 23 shots and 29 chances in 21 games (six starts). Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denzel Dumfries - Wins nine duels in derby Dumfries took one shot on target, drew five fouls, won nine duels and had one block in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Dumfries often had his way on the right flank, but he mostly picked up peripheral stats and did not shine in the key offensive ones. He has scored twice, provided one assist and posted eight shots and five chances in the last six games. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolo Barella - Draws four fouls against Milan Barella took two shots (zero on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, drew four fouls and won six duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Barella brought the usual hustle in the midfield and was able to fill the stat-sheet, although he was not impactful in the final third. He has scored one and added five shots, six chances, ten crosses and three tackles in the last four matches. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Perisic - Scores against Milan Perisic took two shots (one on target), sent in four crosses (zero accurate), had three interceptions and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-2 loss Milan and left with 20 minutes to go...

Impact Perisic broke the deadlock with an alert and technical finish on a corner kick and had his usually productive outing on offense. He subbed off in the second half, although the early indication is that it was just a cramp. He will be better evaluated in the next few days. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hakan Calhanoglu - Provides assist against Milan Calhanoglu sent in seven crosses (four accurate), created three scoring chances, won two of three tackles and picked up an assist in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Calhanoglu once again teed up a teammate with an accurate set piece, Ivan Perisic with a corner kick this time, and racked up offensive stats. He is now up to six goals, eight assists, 40 shots and 53 chances in 20 Serie A matches. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edin Dzeko - Serviceable in derby Dzeko took two shots (one on target), sent in two accurate crosses, created two scoring chances and won five duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Dzeko was rarely dangerous, but he managed to pick up stats across the board in the offensive phases. He has scored once, provided two assists, taken 19 shots and created seven chances in the last six matches. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lautaro Martinez - Takes three shots against Milan Martinez fired three shots (one on target), created two scoring chances, sent in one inaccurate cross and won one duel in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Martinez had a pretty good outing, but he could not capitalize on his attempts. He has not scored in five games, where he has posted eight shots and six chances. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir Handanovic - Allows two goals in derby Handanovic had one save, two clearances and one punch and conceded twice in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Inter.

Impact Handanovic did not look great on the two Milan goals, as he was a little slow to react. He had not allowed multiple goals in nearly two months. He has given up 19 goals, made 63 saves and kept ten clean sheets in 23 Serie A games. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giroud scores 2 late goals as AC Milan beats rival Inter 2-1

Olivier Giroud again showed why he can never be written off by scoring two late goals as AC Milan rallied to beat city rival Inter Milan 2-1 and re-ignite the Serie A title race

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter vs. Milan live score, updates, highlights from Serie A derby on Saturday The Milan derby has major Serie A title implications with Inter Milan having the chance to virtually knock AC Milan out of the race.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Felipe Caicedo - Ruled out for Milan clash Caicedo is unavailable for Saturday's game versus Milan due to muscle fatigue in his adductor muscles, Inter announced.

Impact Caicedo will not be able to make his Inter debut in this one because of an ailment, leaving the coach with just three strikers at his disposal, Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Sanchez.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Unavailable versus Milan Gosens (thigh) is not ready to play and has been training on the side after joining, and he will take more tests next week, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Gosens is expected to return from his second thigh strain in a row in the second half of February, although further check-ups will clarify his timetable. Ivan Perisic will continue to be the starter until Gosens can handle full minutes.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin Correa - Will remain out for Derby Correa (thigh) has been limited in practice during the break and will undergo further tests next week, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact Correa will remain sidelined through the break because of a thigh strain, and further exams will clarify his timetable, as he might miss more matches. Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez and Alexis Sanchez will again be the main choices, and Inter also added Felipe Caicedo in January.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen and the return to football that seemed impossible Few watching Eriksen collapse in the summer could have imagined he would return. Him joining Brentford is a fairytale story

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Christian Eriksen: Brentford sign former Tottenham midfielder just seven months on from cardiac arrest Christian Eriksen returns to the Premier League just seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020; m...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • SKY.COM

Brentford gives Eriksen comeback chance; City signs Alvarez

Christian Eriksen is set for a remarkable playing comeback after signing for English Premier League club Brentford, almost eight months after having a cardiac arrest and collapsing...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Eriksen returns to Premier League with Brentford Miguel Delaney says there is 'universal goodwill' surrounding Brentford's signing of Christian Eriksen just seven months after he suffered a...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • SKY.COM

Felipe Caicedo - Moves to Inter Caicedo has joined Inter on a season-long loan from Genoa, the clubs announced.

Impact Caicedo reunites with his former Lazio coach SImone Inzaghi and will back up primarily Edin Dzeko. He will likely see some action in late-game situations or when the schedule gets busy. He scored once and provided two assists in nine appearances with Genoa (one start), while he bagged eight goals in 25 matches in the previous season.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Gosens - Transfers to Inter Gosens (thigh) has joined Inter Milan initially on an 18-month loan from Atalanta but with an obligation to buy, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Gosens tallied 29 goals and 21 assists in 157 appearances in all competitions during his four-and-a-half years with Atalanta, and he's developed into an established threat on the left wing both in Italy and with the German National Team. He hasn't played since suffering a thigh injury in late September, but he's almost ready to return to the pitch, and will likely take over the starting spot from Ivan Perisic at Inter once healthy.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Italy coach Mancini defends call-up of Mario Balotelli

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has dismissed suggestions that recalling forward Mario Balotelli to the Italy squad after a three-year absence smacks of desperation

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS