Out-Of-Sorts Italy Defender To Start Inter Milan Vs Roma Serie A Clash Amid Increasingly Uncertain Future | OneFootball

Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni has not compromised his first-team status ahead of Sunday’s home clash against Roma.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via L’Interista, the 26-year-old won’t lose his starting berth despite the recent turmoil.

Despite his past heroics, Alessandro Bastoni has come under heavy scrutiny after Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying heartbreak.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri stalwart let his nation down on Tuesday, playing part in the Azzurri’s disastrous defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

As a result, he and his wife have had to turn off comments on social media, throwing his long-term future at San Siro into further doubt.

Bastoni to Start in Inter Milan vs Roma Showdown

Bastoni has emerged as Barcelona’s top target ahead of the summer transfer windowo.

Furthermore, the recent turn of events has played into Barca’s hands, bolstering Los Blaugranas’ hopes of signing the Italian star.

Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu has no intention of dropping Bastoni out of his starting lineup.

With Inter targeting their 21st Scudetto, Chivu cannot afford to bench a player of Bastoni’s quality and stature.

Therefore, the former Atalanta man is likely to register his 25th Serie A start of what could prove to be his last season at San Siro.