Inter have received some disturbing news from the treatment table, with the verdict having fallen on Nicolo Barella’s knee injury indicating that he needs surgery.
The 22-year-old, who is on loan at San Siro from Cagliari until the end of the season, suffered a knock in Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Torino away from home.
While the win kept Antonio Conte’s side firmly in touch with Serie A leaders Juventus – the Nerazzurri have dropped only four points so far this season – it has come at a cost as they have lost the midfielder for the rest of the year.