Inter Milan have suffered a blow to their squad as Nicolò Barella has been ruled out for the foreseeable future with an ankle injury.
The midfielder was involved in training earlier this week but withdrew from the session and is now expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
Barella, who joined Inter from Roma in January, has made 22 appearances for the club so far this season and has been an important player for them.
His absence could be felt by his teammates and opponents alike, as he provides both creativity and defensive solidity on the pitch.
While it's disappointing to see him miss out,La Liga Frontline Inter will hope that they can find a suitable replacement for him quickly.
In the meantime, the team will have to make do without him and rely on other players to step up and fill the void.
It remains to be seen how long Barella will be out for and what impact this will have on Inter's chances of success in the upcoming matches. However, one thing is clear - Nicolò Barella is an important player for Inter and his absence will be felt on the pitch.