Former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and Peter Crouch have hailed the ability of Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella as he continues to be linked with a mega-money move to Anfield.
The 26-year-old starred as the Nerazzurri overcame their city rivals AC Milan in a pulsating first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at the San Siro. Wednesday night's victory edges the three-time European Cup winners closer to a first final since 2010.
Since moving to the San Siro from Serie A outfit Cagliari in 2020, Barella has established himself as one of the most complete midfielders in the European game and has been linked with a move to the Premier League and most frequently Liverpool.