Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus – Former Lazio Goalkeeper & Sky Pundit Claims: ‘Let’s Not Make Bastoni Out To Be A Monster’ | OneFootball

The controversy surrounding Pierre Kalulu’s red card in Inter Milan’s 3-2 Derby d’Italia win over Juventus continues to divide opinion, and former Lazio goalkeeper Fernando Orsi has now weighed in.

In the first half, with Kalulu already on a yellow card, the Juventus defender made light contact with Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Bastoni went down theatrically, and celebrated after the ref showed the Frenchman his second yellow.

The Italian has faced much criticism after the incident.

Juventus 3-2 Inter – Orsi Slams Media Reaction To Bastoni Incident

MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Alessandro Bastoni of Internazionale looks on during the warm up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Speaking on Sky Sport, via FCInterNews, the ex-shot-stopper turned pundit criticized simulation in general, but urged observers not to turn Alessandro Bastoni into a villain.

“There has to be punishment for players who simulate, because that’s anti-football. There’s no debate about that,” Orsi said.

“From Bastoni I expected something different, maybe to admit he went down on his own. That would have been a great gesture.”

Orsi agreed with refereeing chief Gianluca Rocchi’s recent comments condemning simulation, adding: “Rocchi is right, it’s unsporting. The celebration looked awkward, yes, but let’s not make them out to be monsters.”

While debate rages over the incident’s sporting ethics, Orsi’s intervention attempts to lower the temperature, separating criticism of the act from personal attacks against the player.