Ex Fiorentina Star Explains Why Inter Milan Players Failed For Italy In Heartbreaking Loss Vs Bosnia: “Look At Barella Vs Roma” | OneFootball

Daniele Adani explained why Inter Milan stars failed to impress in Italy’s heartbreaking loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Speaking to La Domenica Sportiva via FCInterNews, the former Fiorentina defender shared his opinion about the recent criticism of the Nerazzurri internationals.

Alessandro Bastoni came under fire after receiving a red card in Zenica, contributing to Italy’s failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Indeed, the Azzurri will miss out on a third consecutive edition of the most prestigious international tournament.

Furthermore, prodigious center-forward Francesco Pio Esposito missed the first penalty in the shootout.

Meanwhile, Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella were not up to their high standards in the qualifying playoff final.

However, the latter returned to the scoresheet last night as Inter put Roma to the sword in a dominant 5-2 win at San Siro.

Therefore, the diminutive midfielder scored his first Serie A goal since October, bouncing back from a gut-wrenching international break.

Daniele Adani Explains Why Inter Milan Stars Faltered in Italy Loss vs Bosnia

“Some players feel more focused at their clubs,” Adani said. “They feel part of a shared path. At the league level, there’s a lot of distance from the federation. Players approach national team duties and, when they return to their clubs, they have their own stronghold where they’re protected, supported by their fans, and the local league’s environment allows them to feel more centered.”

“With the national team,” he continues, “You have to reset. In theory, you should have unconditional love for the Azzurri.

“However, it becomes difficult when playing against Northern Ireland, North Macedonia, or Bosnia, and it’s hard against weaker opponents. Didn’t this happen before? Exactly, but today the club system is separate from the national team.

“The league almost neglects the federation; they don’t work together. When I return to the club, my legs move better, my plays come out better. Barella hadn’t played like that in a long time. Dimarco has the stats of a Serie A attacker.”

“These guys are sensitive, they feel, they care. They’ve suffered, and they’ll carry that with them. But it’s a fragility compared to the fearlessness that, when expressed on the field, nothing can stop you. Often, we feel the weight of the Azzurri jersey,” Adani concluded.