Alessandro Bastoni has become a defensive mainstay at Inter Milan.

Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, his incredible performance against Feyenoord was a testament to his quality.

Strapped for wingback options amid a full-blown injury crisis, Simone Inzaghi deployed Bastoni on the left wing.

Despite some skepticism, the 25-year-old enjoyed an outstanding match in Rotterdam.

Indeed, he once again proved he can perform at the highest level anywhere on the pitch.

Stats Show Inter Milan Heavily Rely on Alessandro Bastoni

Bastoni has made 35 appearances in all competitions this season.

Indeed, only Lautaro Martinez (2,777) has accumulated more minutes than the Italian star’s 2,548.

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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 29: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between FC Internazionale Milano and AS Monaco at Stadio San Siro on January 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

However, that’s one piece of statistics that best shows Bastoni’s significance to Inzaghi’s set-up.

Inzaghi’s squad rotations are well-documented, and not even Bastoni has been an exception to this policy.

The 48-year-old has made a habit of taking off his star defender in the final 20 minutes.

But that has often backfired on Inter.

For context, the reigning Scudetto champions have conceded seven goals after Bastoni’s withdrawal this term.