Inter Milan Handed Huge Fitness Boost Ahead Of Roma Clash As Star Midfielder Resumes Full Training | OneFootball

Inter Milan have received a substantial fitness boost ahead of Sunday’s game against Roma, with Nicolo Barella back to ‘full’ training.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, as reported by FCInterNews, the electrifying midfielder has recovered from his ankle problem and could start the upcoming clash at the Stadio Olimpico.

Inter lost Nicolo Barella to injury during a stomach-wrenching derby defeat to AC Milan in September.

However, Simone Inzaghi’s men have fared reasonably well without their talismanic star.

During his absence, the reigning Scudetto holders have won all three fixtures between the Champions League and Serie A.

Indeed, Inter headed into October’s international break in a buoyant mood following a 3-2 home victory against Torino.

Subsequently, a two-week hiatus from club football has allowed Barella to work on his fitness.

With Serie A returning to action this weekend, Inzaghi can call upon his most industrious midfielder after nearly a month.

Inter Milan Handed Massive Fitness Boost Ahead of Roma Clash As Nicolo Barella Returns to the Fold

Barella’s influence on Inzaghi’s tactics has been nothing short of pivotal.

Indeed, his relentless energy, vision, and ability to transition play from defense to attack make him the engine of Inter’s midfield.

When fit and firing, the 27-year-old has no competition at Giuseppe Meazza.

Therefore, his return to the fold could signal Davide Frattesi’s return to the bench.

It’s an unfortunate turn of events for the ex-Sassuolo star.

He has had to settle for playing second fiddle to Barella over the past two seasons despite his often game-changing impact from the bench.

But Frattesi isn’t the only Inter midfielder at risk of forfeiting his starting berth.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be on the verge of moving to the bench in favor of Piotr Zielinski.

The Armenian veteran seemed out of steam before the break, which could pave the way for the former Napoli star.