ALESSANDRO BASTONI NEWS

Passable versus Milan Bastoni had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), three tackles (one won) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Bastoni pulled his weight on both ends as he often does, but his side allowed one goal and didn't manage to score. He has launched at least one cross in every appearance so far, while he has created one or more chances in his past ten, totaling 14 and logging 29 deliveries (nine accurate, 20 tackles (14 won) and 22 clearances, contributing to four clean sheets and providing three assists during such a stretch.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Bastoni delivered an assist, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made two tackles and one clearance and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Lazio.

Impact Bastoni returned to the team after being rested during midweek's UCL game and once again displayed his playmaking skills as he assisted Lautaro Martinez for the opener with just three minutes into the game. That's now three assists over 10 league starts for the center-back, who unlocked another level of fantasy production with a career-high five assists last year.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sound in Verona game Bastoni won three of four tackles and recorded four crosses (zero accurate) and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Verona.

Impact Bastoni made his presence felt on both ends as he routinely does, but his team allowed one goal in this one. He maintained his season-long streak of games with at least one cross and has launched 36 (10 accurate) so far. Instead, he didn't have a clearance for the first time this campaign.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne goes off after scoring in Napoli win, Vardy celebrates 1st Cremonese goal with backflip

Kevin De Bruyne’s goal has helped Napoli secure a 3-1 win over Inter Milan but it may come at a cost

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Wins four tackles versus Roma Bastoni recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), five tackles (four won) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Roma.

Impact Bastoni excelled in the back and also helped the offense as usual, creating at least one chance for the fourth game in a row. He has launched at least one cross in every fixture and has provided three assists already. He set a new season high in tackles, while his streak of games with one interception was interrupted at four. He has tallied three or more clearances in six straight appearances, piling 24 and notching 24 crosses (six accurate), 10 tackles (seven won), and four interceptions, with four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cambiaghi and Nicolussi Caviglia given 1st call-ups for under-pressure Italy in World Cup qualifying

Bologna left winger Nicolò Cambiaghi and Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia have been called up by Italy for the first time as the under-pressure Azzurri prepare to face...

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Assists in victory Bastoni assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 3-0 win versus Slavia Prague.

Impact Bastoni performed well defensively and also ventured forward to create a pair of big chances, one of which led to Lautaro Martinez's second goal in the 65th minute of Tuesday's match. The defender earned his second consecutive assist and third of the current campaign in six starts considering both domestic and continental activity. With offensive upside and decent clean sheet chances, he's firmly established as one of the top center-back options in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist Bastoni assisted once to go with five crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Bastoni had plenty of service and was rewarded for his efforts with an assist. He should be able to get plenty of volume against Slavia Prague in UCL play on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool 18-year-old Leoni called up by Italy for World Cup qualifiers

The 18-year-old Liverpool center back Giovanni Leoni is one of three players given their first national team call-up by new Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Goal and assist in stellar showing Bastoni scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Monday's 5-0 win over Torino.

Impact Bastoni delivered a standout performance in Inter's Serie A season opener Monday, contributing both a goal and an assist in the 5-0 demolition of Torino. Over the previous Serie A season, he made 33 appearances, scoring one goal, providing five assists and contributing to five clean sheets. Defensively, he registered 44 tackles, 23 interceptions, and 60 clearances, showcasing his all-around capabilities. His dual-threat capability, both defensively and offensively, positions him as a valuable fantasy asset this season.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Milan crushes Torino 5-0 to lay down Serie A marker in season opener

Inter Milan has started its Serie A campaign with a comfortable 5-0 win over Torino

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Inter Milan blank 9-man River Plate, finish first in Group E Francesco Esposito scored his first competitive goal for Inter Milan in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added insurance in second-hal...

JUNE 26 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Inter Milan advances at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory over River Plate to advance to the Club World Cup's second round

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Acerbi's refusal makes it unclear who will mark Haaland for Italy in key World Cup qualifier

Francesco Acerbi was supposed to mark Erling Haaland but turned down the callup from Italy

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Assists in opening goal Bastoni assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Torino.

Impact Bastoni was credited with the assist in the season opener with a through ball that allowed Nicola Zalewski to break the deadlock inside the first 15 minutes. Bastoni is far from being a playmaker out of the back, though, and he should continue to earn most of his fantasy value through defensive stats.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Torrential rain fails to halt Inter's pursuit of leader Napoli as it cuts gap to 1 point

Torrential rain and hail posed several problems in Turin but not to Inter Milan’s pursuit of Serie A leader Napoli

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Completes disqualification Bastoni cleared a one-game suspension in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Roma.

Impact Bastoni will be eligible to play against Barcelona and Verona. He was replaced by Carlos Augusto in this one. He has had at least a tackle in four of his last five displays (four stars), amassing 10 (five won) and logging three key passes, five crosses (four accurate) and seven clearances, but with no clean sheets.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Finding a date for a Serie A title playoff could be near impossible

Italian league officials might be second-guessing their decision to install a one-match playoff to determine the Serie A champion

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Suspended for Roma game Bastoni won two of two tackles and had one clearance and one shot (zero on target) and picked up his fifth yellow card in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Bologna.

Impact Bastoni didn't have a particularly inspiring performance, but the game was still nil-nil when he subbed out. He'll miss the next game due to yellow-card accumulation. Carlos Augusto or Stefan de Vrij will substitute for him in the back Saturday versus Roma at home.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles midweek Bastoni (knee) had two blocks, two clearances and one interception and won two of five tackles in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.

Impact Bastoni went to distance after leaving early in the previous game and was impressive like most Inter players in this one. He might be managed versus Cagliari. He has registered eight key passes, 10 tackles (five won) and four clearances in his last five showings, with no clean sheets.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kane misses, Frattesi scores as Inter beats Bayern 2-1 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Inter Milan’s treble chances are still very much on after it won 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Bastoni (knee) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Bayern Munich.

Impact Bastoni is with the team as expected Tuesday, as he was deemed available ahead of the contest. He immediately sees the starting XI in his normal spot and should continue seeing the start moving forward, earning the start in 35 of his 38 appearances this campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Bayern Bastoni (knee) is a candidate to start Tuesday versus Bayern Munich, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Bastoni isn't 100 percent but was able to train fully on the eve of the game and will likely bite the bullet following a minor injury. He has recorded 13 crosses (seven accurate), eight tackles (five won), seven clearances and eight key passes in his last five showings, contributing to one clean sheet.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off against Parma Bastoni had three crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in the first half of Saturday's tilt against Parma before leaving at halftime out of precaution due to discomfort...

Impact Bastoni did more offensively than in the back as his side pulled the strings and was pictured icing the area on the bench, but the game was also already fairly in hand. He'll be assessed ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan's only route back to Europe might be another derby win

For AC Milan it could be the only way to qualify for Europe

MARCH 31 • Associated Press