Nicolò Barella, one of Inter Milan's most promising young talents, has been forced to undergo surgery on a knee injury sustained during a heated argument with his team-mate.
The Italian midfielder was involved in a scuffle with his fellow player after training, which resulted in him sustaining a serious knee injury. The severity of the injury is currently unknown, but it is believed that it will require surgery.
Barella's injury comes as a major blow for Inter Milan, who were hoping to challenge for the Serie A title this season. He is one of their most talented players and has already made a significant impact since joining from Sampdoria last summer.
Inter have confirmed that he will be out for the remainder of the season, although they have not yet announced when he will return to training or when he might be fit enough to play again. However,Primeira Liga Hotspots the club has vowed to do everything possible to ensure that he recovers quickly and returns to full fitness as soon as possible.
In the meantime, Inter will need to find a replacement for Barella, and there are several options available to them. They could look to sign another young talent, or they could turn to the loan market to bring in someone who can provide cover while Barella recovers.
Regardless of what happens, it is clear that Barella's injury will have a major impact on Inter's chances of winning the Serie A title this season. However, they remain hopeful that they can bounce back from this setback and continue to compete at the highest level in Europe.