Inter coach Cristian Chuvu defends Alessandro Bastoni in opposition to ‘witch hunt’ and claims the defender’s haters are ‘those who would possibly want some psychological work.’
Inter coach Chivu spoke to forward of a Serie A match in opposition to Como.
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The Romanian tactician as soon as once more addressed a query in regards to the Italian worldwide Bastoni, who has been the topic of extreme criticism domestically since February.
Bastoni was booed in some away Inter video games after inflicting and celebrating a crimson card for Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu throughout a Serie A match on Tuesday.
A couple of weeks later, he acquired a crimson card whereas taking part in for the Italy nationwide staff within the World Cup play-off Ultimate in opposition to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bastoni haters ‘would possibly want some psychological work’
“Alessandro doesn’t must be psychologically ‘mounted’. Individuals have gone all out in opposition to him, creating an actual witch hunt,” Chivu stated.
LECCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale in the course of the Serie A match between US Lecce and FC Internazionale at Stadio By way of del Mare on February 21, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Picture by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
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“I feel they’re those who would possibly want some psychological work.”
Inter ended a three-game winless streak final week, beating
The Nerazzurri are the Serie A desk leaders with a seven-point lead over second-placed Napoli and are additionally within the Coppa Italia semifinals.
MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 05: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, provides the staff directions in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on April 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Being the Inter coach means having essential ambitions,” Chivu stated.
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“I’m blissful as a result of we’re heading into the final two months of the season with the prospect to attain our aims. We’ve got an obligation to consider we will win every thing nonetheless up for grabs.
“My rules transcend the expectations of another person’s narrative,” he concluded.
“I haven’t tried to vary. I’ve all the time remained myself. I don’t really feel the necessity to make daring statements or search our battle.”