Barella and de Vrij Make Gran Galà del Calcio Best XI

Even with Inter’s Matchday 28 conflict in opposition to Sassuolo postponed, the Nerrazurri had been in a position to hold its profitable streak alive off the pitch. Properly, to some extent, no less than. Italian soccer’s yearly awards present, the Gran Galà del Calcio, has launched its prizes for the 2019/20 season and two Nerazzurri had been included. A contingent made up of coaches, gamers, referees, and journalists voted Stefan de Vrij and Nicolo Barella into the workforce of the season.

de Vrij, who was additionally acknowledged by the league because the 2019/20 defender of the season, was a mainstay in the very best protection of Serie A. He made 46 appearances for Inter throughout all competitions, chipping in 4 targets and 5 assists as effectively. The Dutchman is currently out with COVID-19 however has been as dependable as ever in 2020/21.

Final season was Barella’s first in a black and blue jersey after a transfer from Cagliari however the Italian didn’t take lengthy to discover a place within the beginning lineup. He ended the marketing campaign with 41 showings plus 4 targets and eight assists. His second season on the San Siro has been much more spectacular and he has cemented himself as among the best defenders in Italy.

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Juventus obtained probably the most mentions, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Paulo Dybala, and Leonardo Bonucci getting Finest XI nods en path to a ninth straight Scudetto. It was Atalanta, nevertheless, which was judged to be the workforce of the 12 months after a 3rd place end and a run to the UEFA Champions League quarter finals. Gian Piero Gasperini gained Coach of the 12 months as effectively.

Congratulations to the entire winners, however most of all to Barella and de Vrij!

Forza Inter!