Nicolo Barella - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Serves one-game ban Barella cleared a one-match suspension in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Barella will return to action midweek in continental play and Saturday versus Genoa in Serie A. He was substituted by Davide Frattesi in this one. Barella has registered four key passes, 11 crosses (three accurate) and seven tackles (three won) in his last five displays.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for Lecce tilt Barella (thigh) had one off-target shot, drew one foul and was booked for the fifth time in 54 minutes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Lecce.

Impact Barella got the nod after skipping three fixtures but didn't have a productive showing, ending his streak of appearances with at least one cross. He'll be unavailable for the next Serie A game due to yellow-card accumulation, which makes it likely that he'll see substantial minutes in the UEFA Champions League playoff versus Bodo/Glimt. Petar Sucic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Davide Frattesi will replace him and Hakan Calhanoglu (suspension) versus Lecce.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in midfield Barella (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Juventus.

Impact Barella is in the starting XI for Saturday's matchup against Juventus after shaking off a mild thigh injury that kept him out for three games. Prior to the injury, he had recorded at least one cross in five straight appearances, totaling 17 deliveries while adding seven chances created, five shots and nine tackles.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Back with the group Barella (thigh) has resumed training fully Tuesday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Barella has shaken off a mild thigh injury that cost him the last three matches and will be available against Juventus on Saturday. He'll have strong chances of returning to the XI over Petar Sucic, considering the magnitude of the game. He has launched at least one cross in his last five displays, amassing 17 deliveries (four accurate) and adding seven chances created, five shots (one on target) and nine tackles (five won).

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined a while longer Barella (thigh) is expected to skip two about two weeks, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Barella isn't dealing with anything too serious, but the team won't rush him back, and, at this stage, he's likely to miss the matches versus Cremonese and Sassuolo and return versus Juventus, although he'll undergo further evaluations next week. Petar Sucic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Davide Frattesi and Andy Diouf will enjoy an uptick in minutes while he and Hakan Calhanoglu (calf) are out of commission.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Borussia Dortmund game Barella wouldn't be available Wednesday because of muscle fatigue, Mediaset reported.

Impact Barella didn't train Tuesday, won't make the trip and will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's away game versus Cremonese. The coach will turn to Peter Sucic, Piotr Zielinski, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Davide Frattesi and Andy Diouf in the midfield, considering that Hakan Calhanoglu (calf) will remain sidelined.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Udinese bout Barella had two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created, drew two fouls and won two of three tackles in Saturday's 1-0 win over Udinese.

Impact Barella did a little bit of everything in the midfield, as he's one to do. He has gotten just one breather over the last three months. He has created at least one scoring chance in eight straight contests, racking up 20, assisting once and notching nine shots (one on target), 27 crosses (nine accurate) and 17 tackles (eight won) in that stretch.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Active display in Napoli match Barella won one of three tackles and generated three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Napoli.

Impact Barella didn't participate in the two goals but still produced a fine offensive performance, pacing his side in key passes. He has created one or more in six straight fixtures, amassing 17 and logging one assist, eight off-target shots and 16 crosses (six accurate) over that span.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Barella assisted once to go with one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Parma.

Impact Barella featured in an unusual substitute role as he replaced Petar Sucic in the second half, leading to a low production of passes, but he made up for it with a long ball that set up Marcus Thuram's stoppage-time goal. The assist was the fifth of the season between league and European action for Barella, and it added to his six direct contributions over 23 appearances. He'll likely regain a starting role in central midfield for upcoming games.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bologna beats Inter Milan on penalties to qualify for Italian Super Cup final

Bologna has beaten Inter Milan on penalties to qualify for next week's Italian Super Cup final

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Creates nine chances in win Barella created nine chances, sent in six crosses (four accurate), made two tackles (both won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Barella gave a playmaking masterclass here, creating a lot from both open play and set pieces and the most impressive part of it was actually that fact that none of his teammates could converted those chances. This performance put Barella atop all Serie A players with 40 chances created over 15 league appearances but he somehow has just four assists, which limits his fantasy impact.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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Bologna beats Inter Milan on penalties to qualify for Italian Super Cup final

Inter Milan shares Serie A lead after beating Cremonese

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

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

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