From Myth To Scapegoat – Dramatic Downfall Of Inter Milan & Italy Megastar: The Numbers Don’t Lie | OneFootball

Inter Milan midfield stalwart Nicolo Barella has experienced a steep drop in performance this season.

According to FCInterNews, the experienced midfielder has fallen well short of expectations this term.

Nicolo Barella has been the cornerstone of Inter’s midfield for years.

Indeed, the Italian star, who joined the club from Cagliari in 2019, has played a pivotal role under various managers.

After being part of Antonio Conte’s Scudetto-winning side in 2020/21, he won another league title under Simone Inzaghi in 2023/24.

However, the diminutive midfielder has been merely a shadow of his former self this season.

Stats Reveal Inter Milan Star Nicolo Barella Downturn

Once a key figure for Inter Milan, Barella’s recent form highlights a troubling downward trend, according to the data.

Indeed, Barella’s underwhelming form was one of the reasons Inter lost to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League knockout playoff round.

He started seven of Inter’s nine matches at Europe’s top table this season, registering a dismal 85.38% passing accuracy.

For context, that’s his lowest ever accuracy in a Champions League campaign.

Moreover, he has netted just one goal in 25 Serie A appearances, with his last goal participation coming at the beginning of January.

Therefore, Barella’s current slump casts doubt on his capacity to drive Inter’s midfield.