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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 their match against Bodo/Glimt, replacing the 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 in their UEFA Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt. Barella replaces the injured Hakan Calhanoglu, who is sidelined with a long‑term muscle problem.

Barella returned last weekend against Juventus after a brief layoff from a minor knee injury, but was sent off with a yellow card in the second half. He will not be available for Inter’s next Serie A match against Lecce, and the coach plans to give Piotr Zielinski some rest.