Barella’s Form Worries Inter and Italy

Barella, 29, has netted just one goal and provided six assists in Serie A, while ending his Champions League campaign without a goal or assist. The midfielder’s output is a sharp drop from the 2022‑23 season, when he tallied nine goals and ten assists.

The dip has raised alarms at Inter and with Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, who has questioned Barella’s future in the national squad. Inter may be open to offers for the player next summer, and his World Cup play‑off call‑up remains uncertain.