Italy 1-4 Norway – Italian Press Blasts Inter Milan Duo After Embarrassing World Cup Qualifying Defeat | OneFootball

Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Barella flopped in last night’s showdown between Italy and Norway.

Corriere della Sera via FCInter1908 slammed the Nerazzurri duo for a woeful performance in Italy’s disastrous 4-1 defeat at San Siro.

However, the 20-year-old’s heroics were in vain as Norway turned the game on its head in the second half.

Italian Press Slams Bastoni & Barella After Italy 1-4 Norway Loss

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 19: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale reacts during the Coppa Italia, Round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Alessandro Bastoni failed to contend with Erling Haaland, who scored a second-half brace.

Indeed, the Nerazzurri center-back lost track of the Manchester City star, leading to Norway’s third goal.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t the first time that the 26-year-old messed up in this FIFA World Cup qualifying cycle.

He failed to impress in Italy’s 3-0 defeat to Norway on the opening matchday.

Furthermore, Bastoni’s display in a 5-4 win over Israel was underwhelming as well.

Meanwhile, Barella appears to have run out of steam, delivering yet another sluggish performance.