NICOLO BARELLA NEWS

Tallies assist in win Barella assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Pisa.

Impact The midfielder didn't make too many accurate crosses but was able to get an assist on one of Inter's two goals. He'll have to be more clinical on Saturday for Inter to break through a Como defense which has only ceded seven goals in 13 Serie A games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Milan match Barella recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate), one key pass and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus AC Milan.

Impact Barella made his presence felt on offense, maintaining his lengthy streak of games with at least one chance created and one cross. The latter has been going on all season long. Instead, he didn't have a single tackle for the first time in five matches. He had posted 11 (six won) in the previous four tilts. He has one goal and three assists in the season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Kairat meeting Barella had seven crosses (one accurate), one key pass, three tackles (one won) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory versus Kairat.

Impact Barella filled the stat sheet offensively and matched his season high in deliveries, but connected with a teammate just once. He has launched at least one cross in every seasonal appearance and four or more in the past three matches, racking up 17 (six accurate) and logging six key passes, five corners and eight tackles (four won), with one assist.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in four crosses against Verona Barella won two of three tackles and recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in 35 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Barella got a breather initially but was busy during his short time in the fifth and contributed to the action that led to a late game-winning own-goal. He has created multiple chances in his last four displays, accumulating 16 and picking up two assists. He has delivered at least one cross in every tilt, averaging 3.33 per match.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opener Barella assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Fiorentina.

Impact Barella repeatedly broke lines with forward passes and ball carries as Inter turned the screw. He recovered possession in midfield and helped set the rhythm ahead of the breakthrough, which he initiated himself by providing the assist for Hakan Calhanoglu's 66th-minute opener. Barella contributed on both sides of the ball in a brilliant outing with three chances created, six corners, and two tackles.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances versus Napoli Barella recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), one clearance and three chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Napoli.

Impact Barella paced his team in chances along with Federico Dimarco but had a subdued performance in other areas relative to his standards. He has put up at least one key pass and one cross in all but one game thus far. He has scored and assisted once in the last five, logging 14 chances created, 12 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist against Roma Barella won two of four tackles and assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Barella hit Ange-Yoan in stride behind the opposing defense, setting up the lone goal of the game and tallying his second assist of the season. He had the first one in the opener. He notched a new season high in tackles. He has registered at least one key pass and one cross in seven straight matches. He has created 13 chances and launched 14 deliveries (four accurate) in the last five contests, adding eight corners, seven tackles (four won) and one goal.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the net against Cremonese Barella scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), seven crosses (three accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Cremonese.

Impact Barella had a breakout performance on the offensive end, providing a secondary assist on the opening goal by hitting Ange-Yoan Bonny in stride and then finding the target from close range at the end of a deep channel run. He posted new season highs in key passes and crosses and handled some set pieces with Hakan Calhanoglu not in the lineup. He has created one or more chances in the last four fixtures, piling up 12 and adding 19 crosses (seven accurate), six shots (one on target) and seven tackles (four won).

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan shares Serie A lead after beating Cremonese

Lautaro Martinez has moved into the top five on Inter Milan’s all-time scoring list

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Shows well against Juventus Barella won one of two tackles and registered three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Juventus.

Impact Barella was energetic on both ends and had a complete game but was unable to participate in the goal fest. He has assisted once and tallied four shots (zero on target), three key passes, 14 crosses (five accurate) and six corners in three matches.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers

The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni is one of three players given their first national team call-up by new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Assist in five goal rout Barella assisted once to go with one shot (not on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Monday's 5-0 victory versus Torino.

Impact Barella delivered a standout performance in Inter's Serie A season opener Monday, contributing an assist through a well executed corner, in the 5-0 demolition of Torino. In other playmaking he also placed three crosses, two being accurate. During the 2024-25 Serie A season, he made 13 appearances for II Toro, starting 12 matches and scoring four goals. His performances included 19 shots, with 10 on target. Barella's role in Inter's midfield offers potential for both goal-scoring and assist opportunities. His ability to deliver key passes and contribute to the team's offense will make him a kernel component of the team this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan ends Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

Valentin Carboni scored in stoppage time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over Urawa in the Club World Cup

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Acerbi's refusal makes it unclear who will mark Haaland for Italy in key World Cup qualifier

Francesco Acerbi was supposed to mark Erling Haaland but turned down the callup from Italy

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Inter Milan feels pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

Inter Milan’s heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzuri

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Four crosses Sunday Barella recorded one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Lazio.

Impact Barella would find his way back into the starting XI Sunday after his spot on the bench last match, seeing the full 90 while notching two chances created and four crosses. He will hope to pick up a bit more steam in their season finale before their UCL final, as he last saw a goal contribution March 16.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Roma Barella drew two fouls and recorded one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Roma.

Impact Barella wasn't all over the pitch like in his best performances but was the runner-up in crosses in his team. He has had exactly one shot in the past three matches, but none of his attempts were on target. He has totaled four chances created, seven crosses (one accurate) and six tackles (four won) in the last five fixtures.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Kane misses, Frattesi scores as Inter beats Bayern 2-1 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Inter Milan’s treble chances are still very much on after it won 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Clears suspension Barella completed a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Parma.

Impact Barella was sorely missed as Inter couldn't manage their lead in this one. He'll return to the XI over Kristjan Asllani in the Champions League but could be load-managed in the ensuing Serie A fixtures. He has assisted twice and added five shots (one on target), nine key passes, 10 crosses (five accurate) and seven tackles (five won) in his last five displays.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Parma game Barella won two of two tackles and had one clearance and one block and picked up his fifth domestic yellow card in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Udinese.

Impact Barella was partially managed after international duties and will sit out the next game as he was booked four times in Serie A and once in the Supercoppa. Davide Frattes will likely get the nod again versus Parma on Saturday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Atalanta game Barella assisted once to go with three tackles (three won), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

Impact Barella worked hard against a tough opponent but also made his presence felt in the final third and combined with Lautaro Martinez on a late goal. He improved to eight helpers in the season, with two coming in his last five displays, where he has posted eight shots (one on target), 13 key passes, 12 crosses (six accurate) and five tackles (three won).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lively in Monza contest Barella registered four shots (one on goal), six crosses (four accurate), six key passes and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win over Monza.

Impact Barella was effective in the final third, especially while Inter were trying to mount a comeback, tying Hakan Calhanoglu for most key passes within his club and putting up his busiest stat line in a while, but he wasn't involved in any of the three goals. He has assisted once and posted eight shots (one on target), 14 chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and four tackles (one won) in the last five games.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan's Inzaghi raises the prospect of matching Mourinho's 2010 treble

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi has raised the prospect of matching Jose Mourinho's feat of guiding the Nerazzurri to a trophy treble in 2010

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Opening assist in win Barella assisted the opener and had two crosses (one successful) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Feyenoord.

Impact Barella put forth a solid presence in the midfield against Feyenoord on Wednesday. The 28-year-old assisted the game's opening goal to Marcus Thuram from a gorgeous cross near the end line. It's the midfielder's first goal contribution in six games, and he'll look to add onto it in this weekend's league clash versus Monza.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE