Inter, PSG with most Euro 2024 Round of 16 players

Each Inter and Paris Saint-Germain have extra gamers than some other membership within the 2024 European Championship Spherical of 16.

Based on Transfermarkt’s X report, 12 gamers from every membership at the moment are competing for his or her nationwide groups within the event’s knockout spherical. This astounding quantity reveals how proficient the profitable groups of Serie A and Ligue 1 actually are.

Inter’s contingent contains 5 gamers who’re a part of the Italian nationwide staff, often known as the Azzurri. These gamers are Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, Matteo Darmian, Nicolo Barella, and Davide Frattesi. Within the Spherical of 16, Italy confronted Switzerland, a staff that options one other Inter participant, goalkeeper Yann Sommer. This matchup created an intriguing situation the place membership teammates confronted off in opposition to one another on the worldwide stage.

Alessandro Bastoni, regardless of battling a fever earlier within the week, performed within the final 16 for Italy. In the meantime, Federico Dimarco was a significant doubt on account of damage considerations, having skilled individually from the primary squad on Friday morning.

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PSG, much like the Nerazzurri, boast a powerful presence within the Spherical of 16. Their 12 gamers taking part within the knockout phases replicate the membership’s standing as a powerhouse on the European stage.

Italy featured Gianluigi Donnarumma in aim in opposition to Switzerland. In the meantime, Ousmane Dembele, Warren Zaire-emery, Bradley Barcola, and Randal Kolo Muani will go well with up in opposition to Belgium on Monday. There are additionally three Parisians gamers within the Portugal squad, and one at Spain and Slovakia every.

Subsequent consistent with 11 gamers apiece are Manchester Metropolis, whereas Barcelona, Actual Madrid, and Bayern every have 10 gamers. Roma are the second Serie A membership with essentially the most gamers at Euro 2024, that includes eight gamers within the knockout phases. Arsenal matches Roma’s tally, additionally having eight gamers concerned.

AC Milan and Bologna comply with carefully with seven gamers every. Leipzig have 9, and Manchester United, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid every have seven gamers persevering with their Euro 2024 campaigns.

Inter gamers failed to assist Italy

Regardless of Italy’s sturdy illustration from Inter, the Azzurri have been knocked out of the event in a shocking defeat to Switzerland.

Inter’s Italian contingent can be heading residence

The Swiss staff, which carried out impressively throughout the group stage, managed to safe a 2-0 victory in Berlin.

Switzerland had narrowly missed the highest spot in Group A on account of a last-minute equalizer from Germany, however they rapidly established dominance of their Spherical of 16 match in opposition to Italy.

The opening aim got here from Remo Freuler, who made a decisive run into the field and scored with a barely deflected shot previous Italy’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Italy’s hopes of a comeback have been dashed simply 30 seconds into the second half when Nicolo Fagioli misplaced possession, permitting Ruben Vargas to attain a shocking aim from the sting of the field.

Italy got here near scoring on a few events, with Fabian Schar inadvertently heading the ball in opposition to his personal put up and Gianluca Scamacca hitting the woodwork from shut vary.

Nevertheless, Luciano Spalletti’s aspect did not mount a big comeback, resulting in their exit from the event. The Rossocrociati’s victory secured their place within the quarter-finals of the Euros for less than the second time of their historical past. They now await the winner of the match between England and Slovakia.

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