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10 years of FIFI can't see Bastoni and Dimarco playing for any other club.
They might retire here and become legends.
Probably Barella and maybe Lautaro too.
They might retire here and become legends.
Probably Barella and maybe Lautaro too.
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FIF Special OnesIt will all depend on the financial situation of the club and the ownership. We need to be able to stay competitive.
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10 years of FIFI doubt we can sell those guys like Milan did with Tonali. They have everything set up in Milano, I doubt those guys are accepting moves anywhere even if club would want it.
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That music in the video, what a pretentious crap.
Bastoni's thread feels comfortably quiet these days, but this early snippet has reminded me how lucky we are to have such a mature, talented, and reliable player in our ranks. A comparable legacy to Ramos for our club is all I can hope for at this point.
Aside, I wonder if this is how Pep felt about Kompany back in the day, at least in terms of players in your squad that you believe to have the aptitude to learn the game managerially.
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Forum Supporter10 years of FIFAlessandro Bastoni, in an exclusive interview with Fabrizio Biasin for Libero, talks about himself and Inter, discussing goals, dreams, hard work, and challenges.
FB: "What would you choose between winning your 21st Scudetto or playing in the Champions League final in Munich?"
AB: "The Champions League final, for sure."
FB: "Would you rather replay the 2023 Champions League final or Italy-Switzerland at Euro 2024?"
AB: "The Champions League final. That’s still an open wound."
FB: "What was missing?"
AB: "Hmm, a bit of luck but also the awareness that we belonged at that level. We’ve gained that now."
FB: "On a scale from 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with your season at Inter so far and with Inter's overall season?"
AB: "I’d say 8 for both. We started a bit slow because there’s no longer any break between seasons. Mentally, it was tough to recover from last season, and that had an impact early on. But we bounced back, and since late August, we’ve been where we need to be to compete at the top in the league and the Champions League."
FB: "The other day came your first defeat in Europe…"
AB: "Losing is never easy to recover from, but when we got home, we reflected on it all. Look at where Bayern, Man City, and Real Madrid are placed, and we can be satisfied with our journey in the Champions League so far."
FB: "Maybe you’ve made people expect too much?"
AB: "Yes, but that’s also our responsibility. If we get people used to a certain level, we have to be good at maintaining that standard. Of course, we can’t win every match."
FB: "…and you can’t play every match either. Now there are so many games. At the start of the season, you mentioned Buchanan’s injury and later Carlos Augusto’s, and said a replacement was needed?"
AB: "It’s impossible to play every game, and you can’t let personal ego take precedence. That’s counterproductive. It took us a bit of time to realize and accept that, but we’re there now."
FB: "Yet some people criticize Inzaghi’s rotations and say the best players should play all the matches?"
AB: "That’s unthinkable. It’s not humanly possible to be 100% mentally ready for every game. And if you’re not, the team suffers. Rest is essential in modern football."
FB: "Does it make sense in today’s football to talk about formations like 3-5-2 or 4-3-3?"
AB: "Not at all. We saw it against Bayer Leverkusen. They’re very similar to us, with Frimpong and Grimaldo constantly moving and swapping positions."
FB: "Some said you went onto the pitch only looking for a draw against Bayer Leverkusen?"
AB: "That’s not true. You always go onto the pitch to win. They’re the strongest team with the ball, even stronger than Man City. And we didn’t have our best day."
FB: "Your stats are at the top in almost every area this season. Do you feel like one of the best in your position in European football?"
AB: "If we’re talking about my position at Inter, the role I play, and how we interpret modern football, I’d say yes."
FB: "Name one player better than you."
AB: "I don’t know if he’s better than me, but I really like how Gvardiol plays at Man City."
FB: "There’s been a lot of talk about interest from the biggest clubs in the world, from Real Madrid and beyond. Can you confirm that?"
AB: "Yes, some clubs have approached me, but I’ve always prioritized Inter. There’s also a life beyond football, and my family is happy here. I play for an Inter team at the top, competing to win every competition. I’ve never had even a slight thought of leaving."
FB: "Last week, Dumfries renewed his contract and said, 'It took some time because the money had to add up.'"
AB: "He’s right. That’s an important part of our job. Our careers don’t last forever, and we have to earn as much as we can during them. But the most important thing is being where you’re happy. And I want to stay here."
FB: "Inzaghi’s strengths and weaknesses?"
AB: "He’s great at making everyone feel part of the group and important to our success. As for weaknesses, it’s hard to find one. Maybe at the start, we struggled to understand how he wanted to play, but that was more our issue because football under Conte was so different."
FB: "Speaking of Conte, after Inter-Napoli, he made comments about the referee being 'for the good of football.' Was that true, or was it because he thinks you’re the strongest?"
AB: "Of course, he said it for the good of football and humanity! (laughs). Seriously, we know Conte well, and he believes we’re the favorites, so he tried to destabilize the environment a bit around us."
FB: "Is it true Conte asked you to stay in your first season at Inter, even though there was talk of you going out on loan?"
AB: "Yes, he insisted. There was Godin, De Vrij, and Skriniar, and I thought, 'How am I going to get a spot here?' But he insisted I stay and promised he’d find a place for me."
FB: "Who will win the Scudetto?"
AB: "I hope and believe it will be us."
FB: "Who is the strongest team in Europe right now?"
AB: "It’s Liverpool at the moment, but I believe we can compete with anyone."
FB: "Are you interested in the FIFA Club World Cup?"
AB: "Yes, it’ll be an exciting and motivating tournament."
FB: "What’s the secret behind your squad and this group of players?"
AB: "I think it’s been important to have a strong Italian core in the team. It started with Ranocchia and D’Ambrosio, and now it’s us. For new players joining, it’s been easier to integrate and understand the rules and how we operate."
FB: "Of all the Inter teams, is this the one that plays the most beautiful football ever?"
AB: "I don’t know if it’s the best, but I watch a lot of matches, and I don’t see many teams playing as well as we do or having the same chemistry. We’re aware of that. It’s not arrogance, but a fact that pushes us to stay at this level."
FB: "If you could take one skill from a teammate, who and what would it be?"
AB: "We complement each other well, but if I had to pick, it would be Çalhanoğlu’s ability to always adapt to different situations in matches."
FB: "And your best quality?"
AB: "Knowing how to get out of tricky situations when building up play from the back."
FB: "Many of your opponents shift all the pressure onto you, saying, 'Inter is the strongest and must win the Scudetto.' Does that bother you or motivate you?"
AB: "We’re happy about it. We like having that responsibility."
FB: "Some of your teammates who play less often get harsh criticism. How do you feel about that?"
AB: "It’s hard for outsiders to understand the importance of everyone in the team, but we know it well. I’ve stopped reading comments and negativity from outside. What matters is that everyone around the team feels good and knows their importance."
FB: "How great is it to be a footballer? Are there only advantages, or are there disadvantages too?"
AB: "It’s hard to say. Some people work 10-hour shifts in factories, and we don’t, so you can’t compare. But in life outside football, I’m away 4–5 days a week, so my family life is different from others’. Of course, we know we’re fortunate in terms of pay."
FB: "As a final question for those who don’t only care about football: what do you do when you’re not training or playing matches?"
AB: "Nothing. (laughs) No, I’m with my family, of course. The reality is we have very little time together, so I dedicate as much as I can to my wife and daughter."
FB: "What would you choose between winning your 21st Scudetto or playing in the Champions League final in Munich?"
AB: "The Champions League final, for sure."
FB: "Would you rather replay the 2023 Champions League final or Italy-Switzerland at Euro 2024?"
AB: "The Champions League final. That’s still an open wound."
FB: "What was missing?"
AB: "Hmm, a bit of luck but also the awareness that we belonged at that level. We’ve gained that now."
FB: "On a scale from 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with your season at Inter so far and with Inter's overall season?"
AB: "I’d say 8 for both. We started a bit slow because there’s no longer any break between seasons. Mentally, it was tough to recover from last season, and that had an impact early on. But we bounced back, and since late August, we’ve been where we need to be to compete at the top in the league and the Champions League."
FB: "The other day came your first defeat in Europe…"
AB: "Losing is never easy to recover from, but when we got home, we reflected on it all. Look at where Bayern, Man City, and Real Madrid are placed, and we can be satisfied with our journey in the Champions League so far."
FB: "Maybe you’ve made people expect too much?"
AB: "Yes, but that’s also our responsibility. If we get people used to a certain level, we have to be good at maintaining that standard. Of course, we can’t win every match."
FB: "…and you can’t play every match either. Now there are so many games. At the start of the season, you mentioned Buchanan’s injury and later Carlos Augusto’s, and said a replacement was needed?"
AB: "It’s impossible to play every game, and you can’t let personal ego take precedence. That’s counterproductive. It took us a bit of time to realize and accept that, but we’re there now."
FB: "Yet some people criticize Inzaghi’s rotations and say the best players should play all the matches?"
AB: "That’s unthinkable. It’s not humanly possible to be 100% mentally ready for every game. And if you’re not, the team suffers. Rest is essential in modern football."
FB: "Does it make sense in today’s football to talk about formations like 3-5-2 or 4-3-3?"
AB: "Not at all. We saw it against Bayer Leverkusen. They’re very similar to us, with Frimpong and Grimaldo constantly moving and swapping positions."
FB: "Some said you went onto the pitch only looking for a draw against Bayer Leverkusen?"
AB: "That’s not true. You always go onto the pitch to win. They’re the strongest team with the ball, even stronger than Man City. And we didn’t have our best day."
FB: "Your stats are at the top in almost every area this season. Do you feel like one of the best in your position in European football?"
AB: "If we’re talking about my position at Inter, the role I play, and how we interpret modern football, I’d say yes."
FB: "Name one player better than you."
AB: "I don’t know if he’s better than me, but I really like how Gvardiol plays at Man City."
FB: "There’s been a lot of talk about interest from the biggest clubs in the world, from Real Madrid and beyond. Can you confirm that?"
AB: "Yes, some clubs have approached me, but I’ve always prioritized Inter. There’s also a life beyond football, and my family is happy here. I play for an Inter team at the top, competing to win every competition. I’ve never had even a slight thought of leaving."
FB: "Last week, Dumfries renewed his contract and said, 'It took some time because the money had to add up.'"
AB: "He’s right. That’s an important part of our job. Our careers don’t last forever, and we have to earn as much as we can during them. But the most important thing is being where you’re happy. And I want to stay here."
FB: "Inzaghi’s strengths and weaknesses?"
AB: "He’s great at making everyone feel part of the group and important to our success. As for weaknesses, it’s hard to find one. Maybe at the start, we struggled to understand how he wanted to play, but that was more our issue because football under Conte was so different."
FB: "Speaking of Conte, after Inter-Napoli, he made comments about the referee being 'for the good of football.' Was that true, or was it because he thinks you’re the strongest?"
AB: "Of course, he said it for the good of football and humanity! (laughs). Seriously, we know Conte well, and he believes we’re the favorites, so he tried to destabilize the environment a bit around us."
FB: "Is it true Conte asked you to stay in your first season at Inter, even though there was talk of you going out on loan?"
AB: "Yes, he insisted. There was Godin, De Vrij, and Skriniar, and I thought, 'How am I going to get a spot here?' But he insisted I stay and promised he’d find a place for me."
FB: "Who will win the Scudetto?"
AB: "I hope and believe it will be us."
FB: "Who is the strongest team in Europe right now?"
AB: "It’s Liverpool at the moment, but I believe we can compete with anyone."
FB: "Are you interested in the FIFA Club World Cup?"
AB: "Yes, it’ll be an exciting and motivating tournament."
FB: "What’s the secret behind your squad and this group of players?"
AB: "I think it’s been important to have a strong Italian core in the team. It started with Ranocchia and D’Ambrosio, and now it’s us. For new players joining, it’s been easier to integrate and understand the rules and how we operate."
FB: "Of all the Inter teams, is this the one that plays the most beautiful football ever?"
AB: "I don’t know if it’s the best, but I watch a lot of matches, and I don’t see many teams playing as well as we do or having the same chemistry. We’re aware of that. It’s not arrogance, but a fact that pushes us to stay at this level."
FB: "If you could take one skill from a teammate, who and what would it be?"
AB: "We complement each other well, but if I had to pick, it would be Çalhanoğlu’s ability to always adapt to different situations in matches."
FB: "And your best quality?"
AB: "Knowing how to get out of tricky situations when building up play from the back."
FB: "Many of your opponents shift all the pressure onto you, saying, 'Inter is the strongest and must win the Scudetto.' Does that bother you or motivate you?"
AB: "We’re happy about it. We like having that responsibility."
FB: "Some of your teammates who play less often get harsh criticism. How do you feel about that?"
AB: "It’s hard for outsiders to understand the importance of everyone in the team, but we know it well. I’ve stopped reading comments and negativity from outside. What matters is that everyone around the team feels good and knows their importance."
FB: "How great is it to be a footballer? Are there only advantages, or are there disadvantages too?"
AB: "It’s hard to say. Some people work 10-hour shifts in factories, and we don’t, so you can’t compare. But in life outside football, I’m away 4–5 days a week, so my family life is different from others’. Of course, we know we’re fortunate in terms of pay."
FB: "As a final question for those who don’t only care about football: what do you do when you’re not training or playing matches?"
AB: "Nothing. (laughs) No, I’m with my family, of course. The reality is we have very little time together, so I dedicate as much as I can to my wife and daughter."
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Some people need to read this.
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10 years of FIFEven with rest, Dimarco and Barella had to walk out, looked like they pulled something, hopefully it's not serious.
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Had a poor performance by his standard. I think he needs a break also.
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10 years of FIFYeah I'm quite worried about this guy. So important to our game. We need to find ways to let him rest at least one match.
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10 years of FIFWhy are you quite worried about him?Yeah I'm quite worried about this guy. So important to our game. We need to find ways to let him rest at least one match.
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Augusto is class at LCB imo. Bastoni should play against Bologna then get that much needed rest vs Empoli.
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When you get poor performance due to fatique usually is followed by muscle injuries.
Would be my assumption.
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10 years of FIFAcerbi as a LCB is suicidal at this point. He just came back from an injury which kept him out longer than expected. He's not suited to that role. Carlos Augusto has been quite reliable as LCB though.