Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella, who limped off the pitch near the end of the first half in the Nerazzurri’s 3-0 win over Torino last night, left the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino without using crutches, according to a report from Italian broadcaster SportMediaset.
The report highlights how the 22-year-old Italian midfielder looked to be in extreme discomfort as he left the pitch yesterday, following an awkward landing after challenging for the ball. However, the fact that he left the stadium yesterday without using crutches suggests that the injury isn’t as serious as it first seemed, a relief for Inter coach Antonio Conte.
A season injury to Barella would be disastrous for Conte due to the lack of squad depth in the midfield. With both Stefano Sensi and Roberto Gagliardini out injured, the club cannot afford to lose the 22-year-old Italian midfielder as well, especially with the importance of their next game against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.