MATTEO DARMIAN NEWS

Returns in friendly Darmian (thigh) came off the bench and scored in Saturday's friendly versus Betis, Inter report.

Impact Darmian saw minutes shortly after returning to full training following a thigh injury that cost him a couple of matches. He'll reprise his backup role on either flank in January. He has tallied two assists, 14 crosses (five accurate), 25 tackles, and 17 clearances in 14 appearances (eight starts).

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing on the side Darmian (thigh) hasn't shaken off his injury and won't travel to Malta will the rest of the team, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Darmian needs more time to recuperate from a thigh problem that forced him to skip the final two fixtures of the year. He'll continue to train on his own and will take further tests in about a week.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Darmian pulled the adductor muscle in his right thigh and will be further assessed in the next few weeks, Inter announced.

Impact Darmian will miss the last two matches of 2022, but the problem shouldn't be too worrisome. Raoul Bellanova will back up Denzel Dumfries on the right flank against Bologna and Atalanta.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats against Bayern Munich Darmian won eight duels and three of five tackles and had four clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 0-2 defeat against Bayern Munich.

Impact Darmian made a rare appearance as a center-back, which contributed to him filling up the stat sheet in the back. He generally features as a wingback. He has logged four crosses (two accurate), 13 tackles (ten won), five interceptions, and 12 clearances in the last five appearances (three starts).

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Barca Darmian won three-of-four tackles and logged two crosses (one accurate) during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Darmian has started in three of the last five games, of which two ended in 1-0 victories but he has yet to complete the full 90 in a match this season. Amidst a busy schedule, Darmian should continue to play with frequency but will have to rotate with Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco on each flank.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate against Lecce Darmian created three scoring chances, won two of three tackles and seven duels and provided an assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Darmian set the table for the early Romelu Lukaku goal with a sweet cross after powering down the flank. He got the nod over Denzel Dumfries in this one, and the two are set to alternate throughout the season. He will also occasionally see minutes on the left lank. He tallied two goals, one assist, 21 chance and 37 crosses (12 accurate) in 25 appearances last season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does not feature against Sampdoria Darmian was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Darmian headed back to the bench after getting the nod in two of the previous three matches. He has mostly backed up Denzel Dumfries in the back end of the season. He finished with two goals, two assists, 22 chances and 40 crosses (12 accurate) in 30 appearances (21 starts).

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second goal of season Darmian scored a goal with his lone shot while creating three chances during Sunday's match with Cagliari.

Impact Darmian found the back of the net in the 25th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the wingback while his three chances created were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 58th minute.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lively versus Salernitana Darmian sent in four crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had one interception and won five duels in Friday's 5-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Darmian got the nod since Ivan Perisc was a late scratch and got the job down by motoring down the flank at will. He will be in contention with Robin Gosens to start in the next game if Perisic did not recover. He has tallied one goal, two assists, 16 chances and 38 crosses in 22 appearances. Inter will face Liverpool away in Champions League Tuesday and then Torino next Sunday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unused versus Torino Darmian (thigh) did not feature in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Darmian was available following an injury, but the coach continued to roll with Denzel Dumfries, who has scored three times in the past four games. That could continue to be the case in January, but Darmian will be in the mix as well, especially in tougher matches. He has posted two assists, 12 chances, 27 crosses and 16 clearnaces in 15 matches so far, scoring once. Inter will face Bologna away on January 6th.

DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for Torino match Darmian (thigh) will be available for Wednesday's game versus Torino and has an outside chance of unseating Denzel Dumfries that has played a lot recently, La Gazzetta dello Sport...

Impact Darmian was a close call for the previous game and will indeed be an option with a few practices under his legs. He has missed the last five chances due to a thigh problem. He has logged one goal, two assists, 12 chances created and 27 crosses in 15 matches so far.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Salernitana game Darmian (thigh) did not travel with the team to Salerno for Friday's game, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Darmian has resumed practicing regularly, but he coach will give him a few more days to heal fully from a thigh problem. He will most likely be an option for next Wednesday's game versus Torino. Denzel Dumfries will keep starting on the right flank against Salernitana and will be backed up by Danilo D'Ambrosio.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be back versus Salernitana Darmian (thigh) has practiced fully in the last couple of days and will likely be a bench option Friday against Salernitana, Tuttosport reports.

Impact Darmian has missed the last four matches because of a minor thigh injury. He should be available for this week, but he will probably not be rushed back since Denzel Dumfries has been solid on that flank. Darmian has posted one goal, two assists, 12 chances created and 27 crosses in 15 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss more time Darmian (thigh) will not be rushed back and will remain out for Sunday's game versus Cagliari, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Darmian is dealing with a minor thigh injury, but the short turnarounds will force him to miss the fourth game in a row. Either Denzel Dumfries or Danilo D'Ambrosio will play on the right flank against Cagliari.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with minor problem Darmian pulled the rectus femoris muscle in the left thigh, Inter announced.

Impact Darmian subbed off early versus Venezia but avoided more serious problems. He is expected to miss the next two matches against Spezia and Roma, but he could return next week against either Real Madrid or Cagliari. Denzel Dumfries and Danilo D'Ambrosio will man the right flank in the meantime. The former has significant offensive upside but has not been used a lot due to deficiencies in the back.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury against Venezia Darmian sent in two crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and won four duels and one of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 win over Venezia and subbed off in the second h...

Impact Darmian put together another decent display but he got hurt in the second half. He will soon take some tests, but the coach quickly anticipated him being out for Wednesday's home game versus Spezia. Denzel Dumfries is next in line on the right flank.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Shakhtar game Darmian won two of four tackles, took one off-target shot, drew one foul and picked up an assist in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Impact Darmian did not have a super flashy display, but he found the trailing Edin Dzeko in stride on the first goal of the game. He has started in four straight matches, tallying three shots, three chances created, six crosses and four successful tackles. Inter will face Venezia away Sunday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again in Napoli game Darmian sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances and had two interceptions and five clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Darmian logged another well-rounded display providing a reliable contribution on both ends of the pitch. He has been able to stave off the competition coming from Denzel Dumfries, especially in tougher matches since the teammate is more offensive-minded. He has tallied ten chances created, 21 tackles, 12 interceptions and 24 crosses in 12 games. Inter will host Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League Wednesday and then visit Venezia Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded in derby Darmian sent in two crosses (both accurate), won six duels and one of three tackles and had two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact Darmian chipped in at both ends as he has become accustomed too and continues to see more minutes than Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. He has notched one goal, one assist, 21 crosses and 20 tackles in 12 matches. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Empoli Darmian sent in three crosses (two accurate), created three scoring chances, won two of two tackles and had two interceptions in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Empoli

Impact Darmian put together a well-rounded line while drawing another start over Denzel Dumfries. The teammate appears to be in the doghouse following a blunder against Juventus but should remain in the mix given the packed schedule. Inter will host Udinese Sunday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard against Juventus Darmian sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won three of five tackles and eight duels and drew three fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Juventus.

Impact Darmian provided another serviceable display on the right flank, although he attacked less than usual due to the caliber of the opponents. He has posted one goal, one assist, five chances created, 14 crosses and 12 tackles in eight Serie A games. Inter will face Empoli away Wednesday.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Decent versus Lazio Darmian took one shot on target, sent in two inaccurate crosses, created one scoring chance and had three clearances in Saturday's 1-3 loss to Lazio.

Impact Darmian had an okay showing on both ends and continue to fend off the more offensive-minded Denzel Dumfries, at least in more difficult matches. He has notched one goal, one assist, 13 crosses and nine tackles in eight games (seven starts). Inter will host Sheriff Tiraspol in Champions League Tuesday and Juventus next Sunday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target versus Fiorentina Darmian sent in three crosses (zero accurate), had one interception, won three duels and scored on his only shot in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Darmian scored a pivotal goal as it allowed Inter to equalize against the run of play. He beat the goalkeeper with a cross-shot from inside the box. Denzel Dumfries will eventually take over at the position, but Darmian has been up to the task when called upon. He has tallied one assist, three chances, eight crosses and seven tackles in five appearances. Inter will host Atalanta Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS