Inter Coach Confirms Bastoni Out of Cagliari Clash Due to Unreadiness

Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu has confirmed that defender Alessandro Bastoni will be unavailable for the squad facing Cagliari in Serie A. The coach explained that Bastoni will not be able to participate in the match, scheduled to take place at San Siro, due to his incomplete physical readiness.

Chivu indicated that the player's ankle injury has prevented him from consistently participating in team training sessions recently, necessitating the decision to exclude him from the squad.

Cristian Chivu stated, "He is not well and will not be called up tomorrow. He will remain out of the squad to recover and follow a program that allows him to improve his physical condition." He further emphasized that the priority is for the defender to regain full fitness before returning to official matches.

This absence comes at a comfortable time for the team, as Inter currently leads the Serie A standings with a nine-point advantage over their direct pursuers, Napoli. In this context, the technical staff aims to avoid risking the well-being of key players and ensure they reach peak fitness for the crucial stage of the season.