STEFAN DE VRIJ NEWS

Expected back for Lecce game De Vrij (thigh) is likely to return to the bench in Saturday's match versus Lecce, Sky Italy informed.

Impact De Vrij has reprised training with the group in the lead-up to the game and should be an option after sitting out three matches with a minor muscular problem. Yann Aurel Bisseck, Benjamin Pavard, and Francesco Acerbi have higher chances to start. He has posted five tackles (four won), four interceptions, and nine clearances in his last four appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Lazio De Vrij (thigh) is targeting the Lecce match for his return, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Vrij will sit his third match in a row on Sunday and will attempt to ramp up afterward. Yann Aurel Bisseck and Matteo Darmian played in his place lately.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh injury De Vrij suffered a right adductor injury and will be re-evaluated next week, Inter announced.

Impact De Vrij will miss the matches versus Udinese and Real Sociedad, as Inter already secured the qualification, and will attempt to recover for the Lazio clash on December 17. Alessandro Bastoni (calf) should be back soon and reclaim his starting job. Carlos Augusto and Yann Aurel Bisseck will also get minutes at the position.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bows out early against Napoli De Vrij left Sunday's clash versus Napoli at the 18th minute due to an adductor injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact De Vrij started feeling some discomfort immediately after the kick-off and didn't last long. The coach went with Carlos Augusto, who usually plays wing-back, over Yann Aurel Bisseck to substitute for him. Alessandro Bastoni shouldn't be far off from returning from injury and will handle the position when fit.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles versus Atalanta De Vrij recorded four tackles (three won), four clearances, and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win against Atalanta.

Impact De Vrij relieved Alessandro Bastoni and turned in a solid shift, although Inter didn't manage to blanket the opponents in this one. He has started in three of the last games, posting seven tackles, two interceptions, and 15 clearances, with one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs six clearances against Torino De Vrij had three shots (zero on goal), six clearances, one block, and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Torino.

Impact De Vrij relieved Alessandro Bastoni in the back and was active on both ends as Inter secured another clean sheet. He hadn't played in the previous two matches. He has tallied four tackles, two interceptions, and 14 clearances in his last five appearances.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in Fiorentina bout De Vrij recorded one tackle (zero won), one block, two clearances, and three interceptions in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact De Vrij filled in for Francesco Acerbi (calf) again and played an integral part in stymieing the opponents in the easy win. Considering how much time the teammate missed and his displays, he could stay in the XI even after the break. He has posted eight clearances, five interceptions, and two tackles in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Inter De Vrij has agreed to a new two-year contract with Inter, the club relayed.

Impact De Vrij technically spent a few days as a free agent, but the parties had reached agreement a while back. He lost his starting job to Francesco Acerbi in the past campaign, but the two often alternated or featured together because Inter weren't very deep in the back and went deep in two cups. Therefore, he still ended up featuring 34 times (25 starts).

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Manchester City De Vrij didn't play in the Champions League final, which Inter lost 0-1 to Manchester City.

Impact De Vrij watched the game from the bench as Francesco Acerbi played the whole game. His role fluctuated throughout the season, as he opened as the starter, fell out of favor after the World Cup, but then resumed starring with regularity thanks Inter's deep runs in the cups. He's in advanced talks to extend his expiring contract. He has tallied 39 tackles, 44 interceptions, 100 clearances, and 14 blocks in 34 games (25 starts), scoring once and contributing to eight clean sheets.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shows well in Torino tilt De Vrij won three duels and had four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact De Vrij anchored the defense while it shut down Torino in this one. Francesco Acerbi will likely start over him Saturday versus Manchester City. He has notched five tackles (three won), three interceptions, 14 clearances, and one block in his last five appearances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Sassuolo game De Vrij won five duels and two of three tackles and had one interception and two clearances in Saturday's 4-2 win over Sassuolo.

Impact De Vrij got the nod as Alessandro Bastoni was mostly rested in this one and was solid even though his side gave up two goals. He has notched six tackles (four won), four interceptions, 12 clearances, and three blocks in the last six games (three starts), contributing to two clean sheets.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute De Vrji (lower leg) was named to the match-day squad against Benfica on Wednesday.

Impact De Vrji was forced off in the 51st minute against Monza on Saturday due to his lower-leg injury. The central defender has been starting every other match for the club of late, including the Champions League, so he could be back in contention for the starting XI against Empoli on Sunday.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Benfica game De Vrij (lower leg) has practiced very little after the Monza game, but he could make the bench Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact De Vrij escaped significant injuries but isn't in great shape. He's a long shot to feature even should he be available. Francesco Acerbi has started over him in most of the recent fixtures.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off against Monza De Vrij left Saturday's 0-1 loss to Monza early in the second half due to a lower leg, Sky Italy relays, after winning three duels and logging two clearances.

Impact De Vrij hurt his right ankle/foot while stopping a shot by an opponent and bowed out after a quick check-up by the medical staff. He was substituted by Francesco Acerbi, who routinely starts over him.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins heap of duels in Salernitana tilt De Vrij recorded five shots (two on goal), two interceptions, and five clearances, and won 13 duels in Friday's 1-1 draw against Salernitana.

Impact De Vrij relieved Alessandro Bastoni in this one and was busy at both ends since he was a menace on set pieces, but he didn't manage to hit the net, and the defense caved in the final minutes. He has notched seven tackles (four won), two interceptions, 12 clearances, and one block in the past four games (two starts), with no clean sheets.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 23, 2023

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

Busy in Empoli loss De Vrij won seven duels and two of three tackles and had one block and two interceptions in Monday's 0-1 loss to Empoli.

Impact De Vrij played over Francesco Acerbi in this one and had a decent performance despite the defeat. He had yet to feature in Serie A following the World Cup. He has logged 15 tackles, 26 interceptions, 40 clearances, and four blocks in 13 domestic appearances, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Napoli De Vrij (ankle) didn't play in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact De Vrij was available following a bruise, but the coach picked Francesco Acerbi, who was more fit. The two have routinely split time in the first half of the season, and he may make the XI for Saturday's match against Monza.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Napoli clash De Vrij had "just a knock" and is available for Wednesday's game versus Napoli, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact De Vrij practiced on the side for a few days, but he re-joined his teammates early in the week and will compete for the starting job with Francesco Acerbi, as was the case in the first half of the season. He has logged 12 tackles, 24 interceptions, 36 clearances, and three blocks in 12 Serie A games, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle problem De Vrij picked up an ankle contusion and will miss Thursday's friendly versus Sassuolo, Corriere dello Sport informs.

Impact De Vrij will be re-evaluated next week, and he's tentatively considered questionable for the clash with Napoli. Francesco Acerbi would get the nod in the back he wasn't 100 percent.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Causes PK in Atalanta game De Vrij had two tackles (two won), six clearances, one block, and one interception in Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta.

Impact De Vrij corraled multiple stats in the back in a challenging game, but he also fouled Duvan Zapata in the box in the early going, as he mistimed his tackle. He had to share minutes with Francesco Acerbi so far, registering 21 tackles, 28 interceptions, 53 clearances, and four blocks in 16 appearances, contributing to four clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blocks four shots in Bayern clash De Vrij won one of two duels and had four clearances, four blocks, and one interception in Tuesday's 0-2 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact De Vrij put up numbers in the back, but he was caught out of position on the first goal. He has notched six tackles (three won), eight interceptions, 25 clearances, and five blocks in the last five matches, contributing to two clean sheets.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener, clears eight de Vrij scored one goal on one shot on target during Saturday's 3-0 victory over Sampdoria. He also made eight clearances.

Impact de Vrij headed home a corner kick during the 21st to open the scoring in this contest. This is an excellent fantasy showing for the veteran central defender, and it's hardly surprising his first goal of the season came in the build-up of a corner kick. His eight clearances also paced all players on the pitch.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE