Latest injury update on Nicolò Barella, Inter Milan
Nicolò Barella has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee during the game against Lazio last weekend.
The 24-year-old midfielder was substituted off at half-time and immediately underwent surgery to repair the damage. The Italian national team player is expected to make a full recovery from the injury, but it remains to be seen how long he will miss for Inter Milan.
Barella's injury comes as a blow for Inter Milan, who were already struggling without key players such as Romelu Lukaku and Marcelo Brozovic. With Barella now out for the rest of the season, Inter will have to find a replacement for their midfield depth.
Inter manager Antonio Conte will likely look to bring in reinforcements to strengthen the squad, particularly in the midfield position where Barella had been performing well. Conte may also consider making changes to the starting lineup to accommodate Barella's absence.
In addition to the injury, Inter have also been hit by several other setbacks this season. They lost key players such as Lautaro Martinez and Matteo Darmian to injuries earlier in the campaign, and have struggled to keep up with the pace of Serie A.
Despite these challenges, Inter Milan remain one of the most talented teams in Europe and continue to be a force to be reckoned with. However, they must now focus on recovering from the latest setback and building momentum towards the end of the season.