Jurgen Klopp says Nicolo Barella’s absence for Inter Milan ‘not bad’ for Liverpool ahead of Champions League last-16 tie
Jurgen Klopp has conceded that Nicolo Barella’s absence is “not bad” for Liverpool ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie with Inter Milan. Sent off in Inter’s final group stage game against Real Madrid for hitting out at Eder Militao after the Brazilian defender barged him into the advertising boards, Barella is currently serving a two-match suspension and, as such, will miss both legs of Liverpool’s tie against the Italian champions. Ad/> The 25-year-old has been one of the Nerazzurri’s most influential players over the last few seasons, earning a reputation as a smart distributor as well as an interception and turnover specialist in midfield.
