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Barella admits Inter have changed derby approach in recent years: “We’re too inconsistent”

By: Ben Dixon After the game, Nicolo Barella attempted to lessen the damage of last night’s loss to AC Milan in his post-game press conference. For Milan, last night was another instance in what is becoming a new norm. After…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
Barella admits Inter have changed derby approach in recent years: “We’re too inconsistent”
Key Things to Know
  • Nicolo Barella admitted Inter have been too inconsistent and have lacked the ideal approach in recent Milan derbies.
  • AC Milan have now won their last four consecutive matches against Inter.
  • The victory leaves AC Milan four points behind Serie A joint-leaders Inter and Lazio.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella admitted his side has struggled with consistency and match preparation following a derby defeat against AC Milan. Speaking in his post-game press conference, Barella reflected on Milan's recent dominance in the fixture, noting that the Rossoneri have now won four consecutive derbies against their rivals.

Barella pointed to fatigue, a packed fixture schedule, and individual errors as key issues hindering Inter's defensive solidity. Despite the loss, Inter remain tied for first place in Serie A with Lazio, while Milan cut the deficit to four points.

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