How Cristian Chivu Has Transformed Inter Milan & Italy Superstar Into An Elite Playmaker

Barella has built a name for himself as a box-to-box midfielder.

Indeed, that has been his favorite position at San Siro and the Italy national team.

However, Hakan Calhanoglu’s repeated injury problems have forced the former Cagliari ace to adapt to a new role.

Furthermore, Chivu has chosen Barella to fill in for the Turk as the deep-lying playmaker.

Chivu couldn’t count on Calhanoglu in Saturday’s clash against Cremonese. Therefore, Barella filled the 31-year-old’s shoes and excelled.

Leveraging his technical skills and vision, Barella dictated the tempo and orchestrated play from deeper areas

And he did it to perfection.