The Italian Serie A club Inter Milan has announced that midfielder Nicolo Barella is out for the rest of the season due to an injury sustained during a match against Lazio on Saturday.

Barella, who joined Inter from Roma in January, had been one of the key players for the team this season, contributing with both goals and assists. His departure will be a significant blow to the squad's chances of competing for major honours this year.

The Italian international was taken off the pitch in the second half of the game after appearing to have suffered an ankle injury. He underwent medical tests later that day, but it was confirmed that he would not be able to play again this season.

Inter's manager Antonio Conte expressed his disappointment at the news, saying "It's a big loss for us because we needed him very much. But now we have to move forward and try to find another solution."

In the meantime, Conte has called up young midfielder Federico Bernardeschi to replace Barella in the starting lineup. The 21-year-old has been impressing with his performances in recent matches and could potentially become a key player for Inter in the coming months.

Despite the setback,Serie A Observation Inter still have a strong squad and are expected to finish in the top four of the league this year. However, their chances of winning the title will be significantly reduced without their most influential player.

In conclusion, the injury to Nicolo Barella has been a major setback for Inter Milan, but the club remains optimistic about their chances of competing for major honours this season. With the addition of Federico Bernardeschi, they may still have a fighting chance of reaching the top four, but it will be tough without their star player.

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