Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni believes that “when you lose there are two roads ahead of you” heading into the new season.
The Italian international gave his thought to Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, ahead of the start of the new season. He also praised coach Cristian Chivu and the new summer signings.
Inter Milan endured a miserable end to last season.
During April, the Nerazzurri were in the running for the Serie A title, the Coppa Italia, and the Champions League.
However, Inter bombed out of the Coppa in a 3-0 loss against city rivals AC Milan. Following this, they surrendered their advantage in the Serie A table to Napoli.
Inter lost out on the title to Napoli on the final day of the season. They lost by a single point, having squandered their final opportunity to regain top spot in a 2-2 draw against Lazio.
Then, Inter’s feel-good Champions League knockout run came to an absolutely screeching halt in the final. They lost to Paris Saint-Germain, by a record-breaking 5-0 margin.
And then as if all that wasn’t enough, Inter also went out of the Club World Cup at the round of sixteen stage against Fluminense.
Inter Defender Alessandro Bastoni: “When You Lose There Are Two Roads Ahead Of You”
Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni gave his thoughts ahead of the upcoming season. “We’ve never lacked hunger,” he said.
“When you lose, there are two roads ahead of you,” the 26-year-old continued. “Either you start again, or you give up.”
“We’ve chosen to start again. And to embrace this project more than ever.”
“We have the desire to bring these colours back to the top,” Bastoni declared.
As far as Cristian Chivu replacing Simone Inzaghi at the helm, the Italian international commented that “with a change in coach, certain habits also change.”
Bastoni admitted that “the training methods are much tougher.”
“He focuses a lot on intensity,” said the Inter defender.
“The work with the ball is much more vertical. He wants to get it to the forwards right away.”
“We still have a few days to get used to his philosophy,” Bastoni said. “But on a human level, he’s been a great surprise.”
“We have no doubt that he’ll do well.”
Then, Bastoni also declared that “the new signings all have top quality.”
“They’ll definitely give us a big boost.”
“We need fresh blood in this group that’s been here for 5-7 years,” Bastoni said.
“Beyond the technical side of things, where obviously they’re good – otherwise they wouldn’t have come to Inter – what we need is a lot of enthusiasm.”
Win what? Inter can’t win being cheap, greedy and stubborn. It’s time for new management and a change in policy. One title in the last four years is not Inzaghis failure but management and now they continue down the same path. Inzaghi was right to leave Inter is a failed club.
“Inter is a failed club”, and “can’t win” anything – what the actual f*ck is the use of all your negativity in all comments? You are…like what? A fan?Journalist? Troll? Ultra? Maybe all and none…
If you are that negative about the club I would suggest supporting another club.
This is crazy Inter and how its been since it was founded. It also is what makes it great because of the emotional rollercoaster it takes you on.
So to sum up for the haters – we’re all good. Keep your panties on. A great inter season is in the works. Will be champs and pio will be instrumentual. Forza Inter. Pazza Inter. I can feel it
Finally, someone who is showing positive vibes! Thumbs up, brother!