Growing concern for Inter and Italy over Barella’s form

Inter star Nicolò Barella has netted only once this season, finishing his Champions League campaign without a goal or assist, raising concerns for the Nerazzurri and Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso.

Inter midfielder Barella is under scrutiny for club and country due to a dip in form this season, Tuttosport reports.

Barella’s disappointing season so far

The 29-year-old has scored only one Serie A goal this season, adding six assists, but Barella has ended his Champions League campaign without a goal.

Barella’s numbers are even more worrying when considering that the Italian grabbed nine goals and ten assists in 2022-23.

Clearly, his performances can’t only be judged by goal contributions, but the general feeling is that the Italy international has been far less effective in the current campaign.

Inter and Italy’s concerns over Barella’s form

La Gazzetta dello Sport has already reported that Inter might be listening to offers for the Italian midfielder next summer, and Tuttosport adds that Italy CT Gattuso is ‘concerned’ by the midfielder’s decline, to the extent that Barella’s call-up for next month’s World Cup play-off is uncertain.

The same goes for Davide Frattesi, who has only provided three assists in 24 appearances this season.