Inter v Bologna: Bastoni says second star spirit lives on, happy at Inter | OneFootball

On the eve of the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Bologna, Alessandro Bastoni spoke at a press conference about Inter's spirit, the current season, and rumors about his future, including interest from Barcelona.

Inter-Bologna, Bastoni on the eve: “The spirit of the second star has never left, happy at Inter”

“The spirit of the second star? It has never completely left. There was a bit less at one point, but I think that's natural after so many years. This year, a significant boost has arrived, and it wasn't easy to start again after what happened. This inner drive has come very strongly, and we are rediscovering the spirit that brought us so much satisfaction. I am very critical of myself. The season we are in is good, the results speak for themselves,” explained the defender.

On the criticism for direct clashes: “We don't give them much weight, as the coach said, we made mistakes in 2-3 halves this season and we are in the running on all fronts. I am proud of how we are reacting to rumors that often have no reason to exist. We care a lot about this Super Cup, potentially in two matches we can win a trophy and this would give momentum for the season.”

Bastoni then emphasized Chivu's role: “The coach has really helped us regain our self-esteem and the desire to fight. A large part of the credit goes to him, it wasn't easy mentally to start over to play for everything. Because we want to play for everything.”

Finally, on the future and Barcelona's interest: “These are things that make you proud, it means I'm doing well: but as you read, I read too. There's nothing, I'm happy here and I have no problems. Will I stay at Inter? Probably yes.”

Antonio Karol Giordano

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