ALESSANDRO BASTONI NEWS

Passable in Bayer Leverkusen game Bastoni (thigh) had two shots (zero on goal), three clerances, one interception and one cross (one accurate) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.

Impact Bastoni played the whole game as he wasn't bothered by a muscular ailment and did a little bit of everything as usual despite his defensive role. He has notched 12 crosses (four accurate), 10 tackles (six won), 10 clearances and six chances created in the last five matches, assisting twice.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Bastoni (thigh) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Leverkusen.

Impact Bastoni is straight into the starting XI for Tuesday's clash as expected. The defender was deemed fully fit earlier in the week, and as expected he returns into the first team straight away.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fit for UCL match Bastoni (thigh) will be available Tuesday against Bayer Leverkusen, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Bastoni won't need to miss time and has been training regularly since bowing out due to an ailment over the weekend. Inter don't have a lot of depth with Benjamin Pavard (thigh), Francesco Acerbi (thigh) and Denzel Dumfries (illness) on the mend, so he'll likely get the nod even if he's not 100 percent.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Parma match early Bastoni won two of three tackles and had two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in 74 minutes in Friday's 3-1 victory over Parma before subbing off out of precaution du...

Impact Bastoni had plenty of liberty to attack as Inter pulled the string but couldn't finish the game due to an ailment. He'll be assessed ahead of Tuesday's game versus Bayer Leverkusen and might get a breather to avoid more serious issues. Matteo Darmian or Tiago Tomas Palacios would fill in if need be.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist against Verona Bastoni assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Bastoni was more active in the final third than in the back given the nature of the contest and sprung Marcus Thuram loose with a great ball from the back ahead of the fourth goal of the game. It's his second helper in a row and the third in the season. He has logged 10 crosses (four accurate), five key passes and seven tackles (five won) in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up teammate in Napoli game Bastoni assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate), four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Napoli.

Impact Bastoni had a quality showing in the back even though his side conceded early and was credited with an assist for feeding Hakan Calhanoglu before a strike. It's his second seasonal one. He has logged eight crosses (three accurate), seven tackels (five won) and three interceptions in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses versus Empoli Bastoni had three crosses (one accurate), two tackles (two won), one block and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Empoli.

Impact Bastoni had more liberty to attack than in recent bouts but missed out on another clean sheet because he subbed off early to manage his energies. He has notched four tackles (three won), six crosses (four accurate) and three clearances in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Wins one tackle against Roma Bastoni registered two tackles (one won) and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Roma.

Impact Bastoni was pretty good as usual but didn't rack up numbers and was subbed before the end of the game, which happens routinely. He has tallied 12 crosses (seven accurate), six tackles (four won) and nine clearances in the last five fixtures.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Torino Bastoni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate), two clearances and four chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Torino.

Impact Bastoni had his best offensive game to date and found Marcus Thuram with a tidy cross from the left wing to collect his first assist. He also led his team in key passes. He has tallied five chances created, 12 crosses (seven accurate) and nine clearances in the last five fixtures, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four clearances in Udinese tilt Bastoni won one of one tackle and generated two crosses (one accurate), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Udinese.

Impact Bastoni was busier in the back compared to recent fixtures and wasn't spotless like the rest of the Inter rearguard. He has tallied nine crosses (four accurate), seven tackles (six won) and seven interceptions in the last five games, with two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Passable versus Milan Bastoni registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (three accurate) two interceptions and one tackle (zero won) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Bastoni was the best performer in the back in a subpar showing for the Inter defense and occasionally motored down the wing. He has notched 10 crosses (three accurate), eight tackels and five interceptions in his last five displays, contributing to two clean sheets.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

EA Sports FC 25 Ratings: Top 25 Players in Serie A Serie A is dominated with Inter players like Lautaro Martínez and Alessandro Bastoni.

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Stars with Italy Bastoni (thigh) played in both Nations League games with Italy.

Impact Bastoni left the last Serie A game a little early due to an ailment but didn't miss any time and will be ready to roll for the Monza game Sunday. He has tallied five tackles, three clearances and two interceptions in five matches, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stars with Italy Bastoni (thigh) played in both Nations League games with Italy.

Impact Bastoni left the last Serie A game a little early due to an ailment but didn't miss any time and will be ready to roll for the Monza game Sunday. He has tallied five tackles, three clearances and two interceptions in five matches, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up small injury versus Atalanta Bastoni won two of two tackels and had one interception, one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance before subbing off after 61 minutes in Friday's 4-0 win over Atalanta due to mu...

Impact Bastoni was on point as usual but had to leave early due to some discomfort. He'll be evaluated by the national team doctors in short order, but he'll have time to recover before the next Serie A game.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses versus Genoa Bastoni recorded three crosses (zero accurate), two clearances and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Genoa.

Impact Bastoni was more active offensively than on the defensive end, which often happens when Inter managed to take command, but they gave up two goals in this one. He recorded three assists, 30 key passes and 89 crosses in 2023/2024.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Posts seven clearances versus Switzerland Bastoni (flu) committed one foul and had one cross (zero accurate) and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Switzerland.

Impact Bastoni played through an illness and put up decent stats, but the Italy defense was very wobbly in this one, with the absence of Riccardo Calafiori surely contributing. He has scored once and logged five tackles, 17 clerances and three shots (two on target) in four games, with no clean sheets.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from illness Bastoni (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Switzerland.

Impact Bastoni is good to go after dealing with an illness in the buildup to Saturday's fixture. The defender started all three group stage matches for Italy, but will partner with Gianluca Mancini for the first time due to the suspension of Riccardo Calafiori.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Misses part of practice Bastoni started Friday's training session in the gym due to a fever but joined his teammates later on, Ansa relayed.

Impact Bastoni is expected to start against Switzerland even if he's under the weather, especially with Riccardo Calafiori suspended. Gianluca Mancini and Alessandro Buongiorno are the next men up in the back.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Under pressure in Spain bout Bastoni recorded four tackles (two won), one block and six clearances in Thursday's 1-0 defeat against Spain.

Impact Bastoni had his hands full in the back as Spain attacked at will and held up for the most part, filling it up in the process, even though his team gave up one goal like in the opener. He has tallied five tackles, one interception and eight clearances in two matches.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2024: Jude Bellingham headlines best XI from Matchday 1

Jimmy Conrad, Melissa Ortiz and The Bear provided their best XI from Matchday 1 on "FOX Soccer NOW."

JUNE 18

Finds target in Albania match Bastoni scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), one tackle and two clerances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Albania.

Impact Bastoni equalized the game early in the first half with a precise header on a corner kick and didn't need to do much in the back as Albania sat back after grabbing an instantaneous lead. He had scored just once with Inter last season.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Active offensively in Sassuolo bout Bastoni registered four crosses (one accurate), two tackles (zero won), one clearance and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Sassuolo.

Impact Bastoni was more noticeable picking his way down the flank than in the back, as Inter pulled the strings after conceding an early goal. He could be managed like other starters in the final three matches. He has tallied two key passes, 13 crosses (three accurate) and eight tackles (four won) in the last four rounds, with no clean sheets.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE