STEFAN DE VRIJ NEWS

Inter gets 1st Champions League win, beats Sheriff 3-1

Edin Džeko scored one goal and set up another as Inter Milan finally kick-started its Champions League campaign with a 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Sheriff

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins six duels versus Sassuolo De Vrij took two off-target shots, had one interception and five clearances and won six duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo.

Impact De Vrij had an okay performance and was also a factor in the opponent's box, but Inter again failed to keep a clean sheet in Serie A play. He has recorded 13 tackles, nine interceptions, 21 clearances and two blocks in nine games. Inter will visit Lazio after the break.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Van Gaal names 2 debutants in Dutch squad for WC qualifiers

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has named two debutants in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Gibraltar as he seeks to strengthen the team’s flanks and its last...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter attack stutters again in 0-0 draw against Shakhtar

Inter Milan’s attack has again flailed in Europe as the Italian champion was held to a 0-0 draw at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy's youth on show in Serie A after Ronaldo, Lukaku exits

The departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku from Serie A should open the way for younger players to shine in a league that has historically relied on veterans

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins four tackles against Verona De Vrij drew one foul, had one block and won eight duels and four of five tackles in Friday's 3-1 win over Verona.

Impact De Vrij had another stout performance, although Inter were unable to keep a clean sheet due to an early blunder by Samir Handanovic. De Vrij has logged five tackles and two clearances in the first two matches. Inter will face Sampdoria away after the break.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Bergwijn recalled to Netherlands squad

Steven Bergwijn has been recalled to the Netherlands squad for three World Cup qualifiers following his strong start to the Premier League season with Tottenham

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays first half in win De Vrij won one-of-four tackles while playing in the first half of Monday's 3-0 win over North Macedonia.

Impact De Vrij didn't even need to play the full game as the Dutch secured a clean sweep while winning group C. In a defense that kept two clean sheets from three group stage games, De Vrij, Matthijs de Ligt and Daley Blind have formed an increasingly reliable partnership. If they get more help from the midfield in the knockout rounds, it'll be more than just Denzel Dumfries that offers good fantasy value from the Oranje back line.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Netherlands to stick with winning system against Austria

The criticism of the Netherlands’ 3-5-2 formation has suddenly fallen silent

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daley Blind hit hard by Eriksen's collapse at Euro 2020

Netherlands defender Daley Blind had to overcome a “mental hurdle” to play in the European Championship match against Ukraine after watching television images of former teammate Ch...

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Dutch players look to forget disappointing season

This year’s European Championship is an opportunity for several key players in the Netherlands squad to rebound after a disappointing season

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unused against Udinese De Vrij (rest) did not play in the season finale against Udinese.

Impact De Vrij was rarely fielded down the stretch after being heavily relied upon before Inter clinched the title. He has had an impressive season, tallying 28 tackles, 41 interceptions, 92 clearances and 18 blocks in 32 games, contributing to 11 clean sheets.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

2 Ajax teenagers in squad as Dutch head to Euros

Netherlands coach Frank de Boer has included two teenagers in his squad for next month’s European championships

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Conte celebrates goal with players, Inter 11 points ahead

Inter Milan continued the march to its first Serie A title in more than a decade as it beat relegation-threatened Cagliari 1-0

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter moves 8 points clear at top as Milan, Juve drop points

Inter Milan’s title hopes have been given a boost as the league leader won and rivals AC Milan and Juventus both dropped points

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter Milan match postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

Inter Milan’s match against Sassuolo has been postponed because of a rising number of coronavirus cases and the team's players have been banned from traveling for international dut...

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juventus wins 3-1 at Milan to end Rossoneri's unbeaten run

AC Milan’s 27-game unbeaten run in Serie A has ended with a 3-1 loss to Juventus that gives the defending champion renewed hope of a 10th straight title

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Inter takes on Sevilla in Europa League final

Inter Milan is playing its first European final in 10 years in Cologne against the undisputed Europa League specialists

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Inter faces Shakhtar in Europa League semifinals

Inter Milan can reach its first European final since winning the Champions League in 2010 if it beats Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League semifinals in Germany

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended for opener De Vrij had three interceptions and two blocks, won three duels and picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's 2-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact De Vrij contributed to keeping a clean sheet in a difficult match-up, but the will be out due to yellow-card accumulation in September's season opener. He had a strong year as leader of the best defence in Serie A and on top of that he notched four goals and three assists.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up stats in Genoa match Ranocchia won 15 duels, had six clearances, two interceptios and one block in Saturday's 3-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Ranocchia filled in for Stefan De Vrij (knee) and was pretty dominant, especially in the air, contributing to the clean sheet. De Vrij was on the bench so it is possible that he makes it back to the XI in Tuesday's home game against Napoli.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play against Genoa De Vrij picked up just a mild knee sprain but he will still probably be spared in Saturday's match versus Genoa, Sky Italy reports.

Impact De Vrij did not suffer a serious injury after exiting early versus Fiorentina. He will be replaced by either Andrea Ranocchia or Diego Godin in a favorable match-up.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game with knee injury De Vrij exited in the first half of Monday's 0-0 draw against Fiorentina due to a left knee sprain, according to Inter.

Impact De Vrij exited in the 23rd minute and Inter later announced it was due to a left knee sprain. There are only three games left in the season, so it remains to be seen if De Vrij will make a comeback before the campaign comes to an end.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Inter's title hopes damaged by 2-2 draw at Roma

Inter Milan’s faint title challenge has taken another blow with a 2-2 draw at Roma in Serie A

JULY 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS