Barella expected to miss next Serie A game as Inter confirm injury | OneFootball

Inter confirm Nicolò Barella has been diagnosed with an adductor injury, and according to Gazzetta, it is ‘highly likely’ that the Italy international will miss the next Serie A match against Como.

Inter star Barella underwent an MRI scan Thursday morning and exams highlighted an adductor injury.

“Nicolò Barella underwent an MRI this morning at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano. Examinations revealed a slight elongation to the right thigh adductor. The situation will be assessed day by day,” Inter said in a statement.

The Nerazzurri star will miss tonight’s Coppa Italia game against Udinese, but according to Gazzetta, he’s also highly likely to be ruled out of the next Serie A match against Como on December 23.

Barella expected to miss next Serie A game as Inter confirm injury

ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 16: Nicolò Barella of Inter celebrates a third goal during the Serie match between Lazio and Inter at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Barella has three goals and two assists in 17 appearances across all competitions with Inter this season.

His contract at San Siro expires in June 2029.

Inter sit third in the Serie A table with 34 points, three fewer than leaders Atalanta, but Simone Inzaghi’s men have a game in hand.

Inzaghi is expected to start Piotr Zielinski, Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi in Inter’s central midfield against Udinese this evening.