Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella Sidelined with Thigh Injury, Set to Miss Key Matches
Inter Milan’s influential midfielder Nicolo Barella is set to miss at least two upcoming matches due to a thigh injury, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old Italian international, who has been a pivotal figure for the team since his arrival, has sustained a strain in the rectus femoris muscle of his right thigh.
In a statement released by the club, Inter Milan noted, “His condition will be reassessed next week.”
This suggests Barella’s availability for future matches, including crucial Serie A fixtures and Champions League contests, will depend on how well he responds to treatment.
Barella has been a mainstay in the Inter lineup, making 175 Serie A appearances since joining the club. His absence comes at a challenging time for the Italian champions, who are currently sixth in the league standings with eight points from five matches.
The midfielder will miss the upcoming Serie A clash against Udinese on Saturday, and more critically, the Champions League group stage fixture against Crvena Zvezda next Tuesday.
Inter will hope for a speedy recovery as Barella’s dynamic presence in midfield is crucial to their title hopes both domestically and in Europe. Without him, coach Simone Inzaghi will need to rely on squad depth, potentially calling on players like Henrikh Mkhitaryan or Davide Frattesi to fill the gap in midfield.
This injury setback not only disrupts Inter’s plans in Serie A but also raises concerns about their Champions League aspirations. Barella’s leadership, creativity, and ability to control the game from midfield have made him an indispensable part of Inter’s success in recent years.
