Nicolò Barella, the Italian striker who played for Inter Milan in Serie A and has become one of the most sought after strikers in world football, is undergoing surgery to repair his knee ligament.
Barella, 29,Serie A Stadium suffered a knee ligament injury during a training session on March 16th and was rushed to hospital immediately after the incident. The injury occurred while he was trying to score a goal from the penalty spot.
The medical team at Inter have confirmed that Barella will undergo surgery and will be out for several months until he can resume training and play again.
Barella has been one of Inter's key players since joining the club in 2015, scoring over 100 goals in Serie A with them. He has won numerous awards including the Serie A Golden Boot award in 2017 and the UEFA Champions League title in 2018.
Barella has also made headlines for his controversial comments about the club's management and his own role as a manager. However, he has defended himself and has said that he respects the club's decision to sign him despite his past comments.
Despite the setback, Barella remains optimistic about his future and is hoping to return to play soon. His performance this season has been impressive and he is expected to contribute greatly to Inter's league-winning campaign next season.