Inter star Alessandro Bastoni admires Joško Gvardiol and his compatriot Riccardo Calafiori and says that Gennaro Gattuso is what the Italy nationwide group ‘wanted.’
Bastoni spoke about Inter and the Italy nationwide group with Rivista 11 (by way of ).
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The Italy worldwide is without doubt one of the dressing room leaders at Inter and has been a reference level for the Nerazzurri on the pitch over the previous couple of years.
“The attacking angle of a defender is one thing that many groups have been in search of in the previous couple of years,” he mentioned.
“It doesn’t at all times come as one desires. I actually admire Gvardiol, and Calafiori is doing very well at Arsenal as a left-back. The defender now has to create one thing extra.”
Bastoni: ‘Steadiness is required’
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy warms up previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Based on Transfermarkt, Bastoni is at present the highest-valued Italian participant.
“These are titles and issues I respect, however sooner or later you might be good, and the opposite one you might be horrible,” famous the Inter star.
“Steadiness is required to show you’ve that worth, however it’s not one thing related.”
Bastoni was a part of the Italy squad that gained the 2020 Euros, but in addition did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup.
Subsequent yr, the Azzurri could have one other probability as they’ll host Northern Eire within the World Cup play-off semifinal.
The winner will go to Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina within the closing.
“It hasn’t been a straightforward interval; we didn’t do nicely on the Euros. There’s a substantial distinction between the membership and the nationwide group as a result of clearly, there’s much less sync, however an important factor is the sense of belonging,” admitted Bastoni.
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“We’ve an ideal custom, and it should be revered. Gattuso has insisted extra on this than on the tactical side. He’s very direct, he says issues straight, and it’s what we wanted.”
Bastoni praises ‘extraordinary’ Pio Esposito
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy celebrates scoring his group’s first aim in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Francesco Pio Esposito has obtained a number of consideration domestically, having already scored targets for Inter and the nationwide group.
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“He’s a rare lad regardless of solely being 20. He’s discovered himself in a world the place it’s straightforward to lose your head amid TV and social media,” Bastoni argued.
“However he’s tremendous chilled, and we attempt to assist him even when there’s no want in the meanwhile. We should go away him calm, and his second will come.”
Speaking about Inter’s stars’ angle within the dressing room, Bastoni mentioned: “Lautaro talks so much. Barella and I as nicely. Lautaro is our captain and chief, however he is excellent at getting assist when he wants it.”