Former Italy ahead Antonio Cassano didn’t maintain again in his criticism of Inter Milan following their 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool.
Talking on Viva el Futbol, , he described the penalty awarded to the Reds as “a scandal and a shame” and argued that each referee and VAR deserved censure.
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“If VAR calls it, it simply indicators the referee made a mistake. However don’t name it!” Cassano stated, earlier than dissecting the match itself.
“The Inter efficiency? I didn’t prefer it. I give extra excuses to Liverpool, who’re struggling within the league, had , Kerkez, Gakpo, Frimpong out, performed with two horrible strikers, and their costliest participant was on the bench. They got here to play with humility and respect.”
Inter 0-1 Liverpool – Cassano Blasts Inter Method And Expects Extra From Thuram & Bastoni
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their workforce’s forth objective throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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He was equally harsh on Inter’s strategy.
“The Inter match didn’t please me in any respect. Zero. Few concepts, little persona to assault with numbers. Inter needed to take dangers. Liverpool defended on the third line, standing nonetheless. Inter was gradual, low high quality, low persona. You needed to begin quick, assault them and scare them.”
The previous ahead additionally singled out a key second within the sport: “The penalty is a scandal, an absolute nonsense. If one thing falls in Inter’s space, it falls on Bastoni. However go away him alone! What sort of naive mistake is that this? By no means a penalty. The referee and VAR ought to get two years’ trip.”
Cassano didn’t spare the gamers both, noting . “Thuram could make a distinction as a result of he’s marked by those that are asleep. However if you face these groups, it’s difficult. I’m extra upset with Inter than Liverpool.”