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Inter Milan to start Barella as deep-lying playmaker vs Bodo/Glimt

Inter Milan will start Nicolo Barella as a deep‑lying playmaker in the match against Bodo/Glimt, replacing injured Hakan Calhanoglu. Barella returned last weekend after a minor knee injury but received a yellow card against Juventus.

Inter Milan will field 29‑year‑old Nicolo Barella as a deep‑lying playmaker against Bodo/Glimt, replacing injured Hakan Calhanoglu. Barella, who returned last weekend after a minor knee injury, will give Piotr Zielinski a rest.

He made a brief appearance against Juventus, picking up a disqualifying yellow card, and will not be available for Inter’s next Serie A match against Lecce.