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Barella to Start as Deep‑Lying Playmaker vs Bodo/Glimt

Inter Milan will field Nicolo Barella as a deep‑lying playmaker against Bodo/Glimt, replacing injured Hakan Calhanoglu.

Nicolo Barella, 29, will start in Inter’s UEFA Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt, stepping in for the injured Hakan Calhanoglu. Barella returned last weekend against Juventus after a minor knee injury, but picked up a yellow card in the second half.

With Calhanoglu sidelined by a long‑term muscle problem, Inter’s coach Cristian Chivu plans to use Barella as a deep‑lying playmaker, giving Piotr Zielinski some rest. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Petar Sucic are expected to complete the midfield trio.