Nicolò Barella has ended up at the center of controversy several times during the season. According to many fans, the Inter midfielder has not performed at his usual levels, appearing in some matches far from his best version. But first with the goal against Roma and then with his contribution in Como, he seems to have become a protagonist again and regained his confidence. Amid ups and downs and personal opinions, however, there is something indisputable that allows Inter’s number 23 to silence the many criticisms received this year with a clear response.
On X, journalist Fabrizio Biasin highlighted some statistics that capture the Nerazzurri player’s season. “In what – according to many – has been a ‘very negative’ season, Nicolò Barella stands out in a sea of parameters,” it reads.
Barella, in fact, according to DataMB, among Serie A midfielders is first for assists, expected assists, shot assists, key passes, accurate crosses, progressive pass accuracy, passes into the penalty area, and completed through balls.
“And since Barella’s season has indeed been anything but simple, the moral is only one: he is extremely strong,” concluded Biasin.
A clear message that puts the criticism into perspective. Despite the difficulties and some lapses, the midfielder confirms his importance in the Nerazzurri lineup.
