Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella limped off the pitch at the end of the first half last night in the Nerazzurri’s 3-0 win over Torino, with a report from today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport suggesting that he has suffered a sprain to his right knee.
The report details how the 22-year-old Italian landed awkwardly after challenging for the ball, before limping off the pitch looking in extreme difficulty. He reportedly told coach Antonio Conte that he “heard a crack from my knee.”
The player has undergone medical examinations today, with the initial results showing that he has avoided injuring his knee ligaments, vital in order to avoid a long rehabilitation period, the report continues.
Barella has been a vital player for the Nerazzurri so far this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in 16 appearances. A serious injury to the player would be incredibly problematic for Conte, as his midfield options are already limited thanks to the injuries to Stefano Sensi and Roberto Gagliardini.