STEFAN DE VRIJ NEWS

Busy in win De Vrij logged four tackles (one won) and made three interceptions in 77 minutes of Tuesday's 1-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact De Vrij earned his first UCL start of the season and was key in getting his side within striking distance of a clean sheet, with or without the refereeing decisions that changed the outcome as much as anything else. As he's started just once in his last three matches, it's worth being careful with de Vrij as long as Francesco Acerbi racks up more starts than the three he has in his last four appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Sampdoria De Vrij took one off-target shot, had one interception and won one tackle in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact De Vrij did not have to do much in the back as Inter controlled the game. He has recorded 43 tackles, 43 interceptions, 65 clearances and 11 blocks in 36 matches, with six clean sheets.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inter beats Juventus 4-2 in cup to stay on course for double

Inter Milan remains on course for a league and cup double as it beat Juventus 4-2 in the Italian Cup final

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid performance in win De Vrij had one off-target shot and made four tackles (three won), two clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 win over Udinese.

Impact De Vrij had a very solid performance at the heart of the defense, prevailing over opposing forwards during the entire match and being key for his side to hold onto a precious win in the fight for the title. The centre back will try to remain productive during Friday's home clash against Empoli.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs a few minutes versus Spezia De Vrij (thigh) subbed in late in Friday's 3-1 win over Spezia.

Impact De Vrij was mostly spared due to a recent thigh injury, but he was technically fit. He should be back in the XI in Saturday's away game versus Roma. He has posted 31 tackles, 23 interceptions, 42 clearances, and six blocks in 24 Serie A appearances, with five clean sheets.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Spezia De Vrij (thigh) is traveling with the team to La Spezia, but he will probably be on the bench Friday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact De Vrij practiced fully Thursday and has a shot to play, although the coaching staff will likely be cautious since he has dealt with a lingering issue in the area for a while. Danilo D'Ambrosio is the favorite over Andrea Ranocchia to replace him in the back.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor issue De Vrij did not require further tests after bowing out versus Verona as he is nursing just some muscle fatigue, Mediaset informs.

Impact De Vrij will be a late call for Friday's away game against Spezia and could be rested ahead of the Coppa Italia's semi-final coming up next week, the publication suggests. Danilo D'Ambrosio or Andrea Ranocchia could get the nod in the next match.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Verona De Vrij son three duels, took one off-target shot and had two successful take-ons before leaving Saturday's 2-0 win over Verona at half-time due to a thigh ailment, coach Simone In...

Impact De Vrij recently missed some time with a problem in the same area, although the manager sounded optimistic that he stopped early. He will have to be assessed ahead of Friday's away game versus Spezia.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unused against Juventus De Vrij (calf) did not feature in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact De Vrij passed a late fitness test and was available, but the coach erred on the side of caution and deployed Danilo D'Ambrosio. He should be back in the XI in next Saturday's home game versus Verona. He has logged 31 tackles, 23 interceptions, 42 clearcnes and six blocks in 22 Serie A appearances, with six clean sheets.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Juventus De Vrij (calf) is in Inter's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Juventus.

Impact De Vrij missed Inter's last two games before the international break with a calf injury, but he's back with the team and could see some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Juventus clash De Vrij (calf) will have his first full practice with the team Saturday, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact De Vrij sat out the last two due to a calf pull and, if he is available, there is no guarantee he will return to the starting lineup right away. Danilo D'Ambrosio or Andrea Ranocchia filled him for him recently.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time De Vrij has been diagnosed with a soleus strain in the left calf following the Liverpool game and he will be re-assessed in the next few days, Inter announced.

Impact De Vrij will most likely sit out the next two matches against Torino and Fiorentina and eye a return after the next international break. Danilo D'Ambrosio and Andrea Ranocchia will be the top candidates to replace him in the back.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issue de Vrij (calf) came off the pitch with a small calf issue during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Liverpool.

Impact de Vrij came off the pitch at half time with a small calf issue. The defender might not miss any time with the injury and has a full six days to recover before Sunday's clash with Torino. If de Vrij is set to miss any time Danilo D'Ambrosio is the most likely replacement in the starting XI.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions versus Napoli De Vrij had one block, four interceptions and two clearances and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Napoli.

Impact De Vrij put up decent numbers, but he mostly struggled to contain Victor Osimhen and fouled him in the box in the early going. He has recorded 30 tackles, 25 interceptions and 47 clearances in 23 games, with five clean sheets. Inter will host Liverpool in Champions League Wednesday and then Sassuolo in Serie A play next Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dzeko's equalizer keeps Inter Milan on top in Serie A

Edin Dzeko’s second-half equalizer at Napoli has secured for Inter Milan a 1-1 draw and the Serie A lead

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins six tackles against Salernitana De Vrij won two of three tackles and six duels and had one interception and one clearance in Friday's 5-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact De Vrij did not have to do too much to contribute to yet another clean sheet. He has recorded 21 tackles, 16 interceptions and 35 clearances in 17 matches so far. Inter will face Torino away Wednesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday De Vrij (thigh) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact De Vrij is healthy enough to be on the bench Tuesday, as Inter are smartly giving him a few more days before featuring. He's been out for a month with a muscle injury and has a decent chance of returning to the XI for Sunday's game against Cagliari.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Might return versus Real Madrid De Vrij (thigh) is improving and will be a late call for Wednesday's game against Real Madrid, coach Simone Inzaghannounced.

Impact De Vrij missed about two weeks due to a minor thigh injury. He practiced fully to open the week, according to Sky Sport, so he has good chances to be available. However, it is possible that the coaching staff plays it safe since they already qualified, although Inter could still get the top spot with a win. With Andrea Ranocchia on the mend, Danilo D'Ambrosio or Federico Dimarco would fill in if De Vrij did not start.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss time De Vrij will be sidelined for 10/14 days due to an adductor issue in the right thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact De Vrij avoided a strain but will still be forced to rest for a while. He will sit out at least the next two matches against Napoli and Shakhtar Donetsk. He will be replaced by either Andrea Ranocchia or the versatile Federico Dimarco or Danilo D'Ambrosio, with Alessandro Bastoni moving to the middle of the defense in these last two instances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Van Gaal injures hip ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

The Netherlands has an unexpected injury to contend with ahead of the team’s crucial World Cup qualifying match against Norway

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up thigh injury De Vrij subbed off late in Saturday's game against Montenegro because of an apparent thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact De Vrij has already been ruled out for the next Netherlands fixture by coach Ronald Koeman and will report to Inter early to take some tests. Inter will face Napoli next Sunday. The next man up in the back would be Andrea Ranocchia.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saddled with own goal versus Milan De Vrij had five clearances and one interception, won four duels and scored an own goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Milan.

Impact De Vrij did not log great numbers and inadvertently headed it into his own net while contrasting an opponent in the air on a set-piece. He has recorded 17 tackles, 15 interceptions and 34 clearances in 15 games. Inter will host Napoli after the break.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milan derby ends in draw; Napoli held 1-1 by Verona

AC Milan has been held to a 1-1 draw in a fiercely contested derby match against defending champion Inter Milan and missed the chance to take the outright lead of Serie A

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal, good defensively De Vrij recorded one goal, three interceptions and two tackles won during a 3-1 win Tuesday versus Sheriff Tiraspol.

Impact De Vrij recorded his first UEFA Champions League goal. Defensively, he logged nine tackles won and eight interceptions across the Inter Milan team's last six league-based games.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Messi, Salah score 2 each in Champions League goal rush

There was a goal rush in the Champions League and it was no surprise to see Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah among the scorers

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS