Inter Milan Boss Could Deploy Italy Star As A Wingback Amid Injury Crisis | OneFootball

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi could deploy Alessandro Bastoni as a wingback against Feyenoord to replace the injured Federico Dimarco.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Italian center-back is the frontrunner to fill the vacancy on the left wing.

Federico Dimarco scored an out-of-this-world free-kick to open the scoring against Napoli last weekend.

However, the 27-year-old had to come off in the second half after suffering a muscle injury.

Therefore, he’ll probably miss tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Feyenoord.

Inter Milan Coach Simone Inzaghi Considers Replacing Federico Dimarco With Alessandro Bastoni

With Matteo Darmian on the sidelines, Simone Inzaghi lacks reliable options on the left wing.

As a result, Bastoni may need to adapt to a new role as Inter head to Rotterdam, significantly weakened by injuries.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 23: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale celebrates his team’s first goal, scored by teammate Carlos Augusto (not pictured) during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite his technical and tactical prowess, the star center-back has never played on the wing.

However, Inzaghi is seemingly willing to take a calculated risk and deploy Bastoni as a wingback.

Bastoni’s switch means someone will likely need to take his place in the back three.

Though Francesco Acerbi had a rough night in Naples, he is the number one suspect to fill the gap.