NICOLO BARELLA NEWS

Scores in draw Barella scored one goal from one shot during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Barcelona.

Impact Barella isn't one to rack up a large amount of high-value touches but he's now scores twice and logged two assists in his last seven starts. If he's in good spirits, Barella can certainly offer more fantasy value but it's a little less reliable than what Hakan Calhanoglu can do with his role in taking set pieces.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty quiet against Sassuolo Barella won seven duels and one of three tackles and had three crosses (zero accurate) and two blocks in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact Barella was more active in the defensive phase than in the final third in a tightly-contests game. He has scored and assisted once in the last five bouts, adding two shots (one on target), three chances created, and ten crosses (two accurate). Inter will face Barcelona away in Champions League Wednesday and then host Salernitana next Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Roma clash Barella assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and two chances created in Saturday's 1-2 loss versus Roma.

Impact Barella turned in a solid showing and threaded the needle to set up Federico Dimarco late in the first half, recording his third assist of the season. He has registered two in the last four matches, adding two shots (one on target), ten chances created, and ten crosses (two accurate). Inter will host Barcelona in Champions League Tuesday and visit Sassuolo Saturday.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second goal of season Barella scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Udinese.

Impact Barella found the back of the net after just five minutes opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three crosses tied for the second highest total on the team in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Viktoria Plzen Barella won three duels and one tackle and had one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win over FC Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Barella didn't stuff the stat sheet in this one but still managed to lead his team in chances, although he didn't garner an assist despite a few juicy feeds for his teammates. He has notched one goal, two helpers, 16 chances created, and 14 crosses (four accurate) in eight matches. Inter will visit Udinese Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles against Spezia Barella took one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross and won seven duels and two of three tackles in Saturday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Barella didn't have offensive touches even though Inter breezed past another lowly opponent. He was more effective in the opener. He has logged five shots (two on target), one chance, four crosses (one accurate) and three tackles in two matches. Inter will visit Lazio Friday.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku stars on return home, Inter Milan beats Spezia 3-0

Romelu Lukaku starred in his first home game for Inter Milan since returning from Chelsea

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fires four shots versus Inter Barella sent in three crosses (one accurate), drew three fouls, took four shots (two on target) and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over Inter.

Impact Barella had a strong showing on both ends, as he's one to do, and challenged the opposing goalie with a pair of robust attempts from distance. He registered three goals, 12 assists, 68 shots (13 on target) and 64 chances in 36 Serie games last season. Inter will face Spezia at home Saturday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Sampdoria game Barella took four shots (one on target), created four scoring chances, won two of two tackles and picked up an assist in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Barella was once again a strong creator and racked up his 12th assist by hitting Ivan Perisic in stride ahead of the first goal of the game. He has also scored three times, taken 76 shots (13 on target), created 77 chances, sent in 75 crosses (27 accurate) and recorded 88 tackles in 42 matches this season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eleventh assist of season Barella had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing once accurately and creating three chances during Sunday's match with Cagliari.

Impact Barella set up Lautaro Martinez in the 51st minute assisting Inter's second goal of the match. The assist was the 11th of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created were the team-high total as of his substitution in the 58th minute.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Empoli Barella took four shots (zero on target), sent in three crosses (zero accurate), created three scoring chances and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 4-2 win over Empoli.

Impact Barella was decently involved in the offense, but he lacked precision and had no part in any of the four goals. He has provided an assist and logged eight shots (one on target), 12 chances, nine crosses (one accurate) and 11 tackles (eight won) in the last five matches. Inter will face Cagliari away Sunday.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in loss Barella recorded an assist and created four chances in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Bologna.

Impact Barella delivered an early pass in the third minute to lead Bologna in the Serie A matchup. The midfielder has been very quiet for Inter accumulating one goal and one assist in his last seven matches. With his 10th assist of the season, there are high hopes Barella can return to his top form for the remainder of the 2021 campaign.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances against Roma Barella sent in two inaccurate crosses, created two scoring chances and had one interceptions and three successful take-ons in Saturday's 3-1 win over Roma.

Impact Barella had a pretty good showing on both ends, although the offense went through his teammates in this one and he failed to take a shot. He has hit the net once in the last six games, logging seven attempts (three on goal, seven chances and ten tackles (five won). Inter will face Bologna away Wednesday.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finds target in Verona game Barella took two shots (one on target), sent in two crosses (zero accurate), won one of two tackles and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 win over Verona.

Impact Barella did not put up great numbers, but he broke the deadlock with a good-looking volley on a deep cut in the box. He came out earlier than usual, but it appeared to be just due to fatigue. He had not hit the net since late January and he is now at three goals in the season, plus nine assists. He has posted five shots, three chances, seven crosses and three tackles in the last four matches. Inter will face Spezia away Friday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins seven duels versus Juventus Barella sent in two inaccurate crosses, drew two fouls, had three successful take-ons and won seven duels in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Barella was rather energetic, but he mostly picked up stats on the fringes in this one. He has logged two assists, ten shots, nine chances and 11 crosses in the last five appearances. Inter will host Verona Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan wins 1-0 at Cagliari to maintain Serie A lead

AC Milan is displaying more consistency than its rivals amid a tight race for the Serie A title

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serviceable versus Torino Barella sent in three crosses (two accurate), created two scoring chances, had two interceptions and drew four fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Torino.

Impact Barella was not super impactful, but he contributed across the board and was decently active on offense. He has registered two assists, 13 shots, ten chances, 12 crosses and six tackles in the last five appearances. Inter will host Fiorentina Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists against Salernitana Barella took three off-target shots, sent in four crosses (one accurate), created four scoring chances and picked up two assists in Friday's 5-0 win with Salernitana.

Impact Barella showed off his connection with Lautaro Martinez in this one, hitting the teammate in stride twice in the first half and collecting his first helpers since mid-December. He is now approaching the double-digit threshold in the season. He has logged 14 shots, eight chances, 11 crosses and six tackles in the last five matches. He is suspended for Tuesday's game versus Liverpool, where either Arturo Vidal or Roberto Gagliardini will take his place. He will be in the XI for next Sunday's away game against Torino.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels versus Sassuolo Barella took two off-target shots, created one scoring chance and won two of four tackles and eight duels in Sunday's 0-2 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Barella worked hard in the midfield, as per usual, but he was not a major factor in the final third in this one, and his offensive output continues to be spotty. He has scored once and registered nine shots, five chances, 12 chances and four tackles in the last five tilts. Inter will face Genoa away Friday.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Imprecise against Napoli Barella took three shots (zero on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses and had one interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Inter.

Impact Barella tried to make an impact on offense, but he lacked touch, and he was uncharacteristically unproductive in the hustle stats. He has scored once in the last five games, logging eight shots, six chances and 12 crosses. He is suspended for both legs against Liverpool in Champions League, where either Arturo Vidal or Roberto Gagliardini will fill in. He will start in next Sunday's home game against Sassuolo.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws four fouls against Milan Barella took two shots (zero on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses, drew four fouls and won six duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss to Milan.

Impact Barella brought the usual hustle in the midfield and was able to fill the stat-sheet, although he was not impactful in the final third. He has scored one and added five shots, six chances, ten crosses and three tackles in the last four matches. Inter will face Napoli away Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Venezia Barella took two shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (two accurate), created two chances and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Venezia.

Impact Barella scored his second goal of the season by tapping it in from inside the six-yard box after a strong save by the goalie and put together another-well rounded line. He has provided two assists and logged nine shots, 11 chances and three tackles in the last five games. Inter will face Milan on February 6th.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances against Atalanta Barella sent in two crosses (one accurate), created three scoring chances, drew two fouls and won four duels in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Barella came in second for chances within his team and one of his timely passes in the box could have easily led to a goal if his teammates had better aim. He has logged two helpers, eight shots, ten chances and four tackles in the last five games. Inter will host Venezia Saturday.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE