Inter Milan Star Defender Falters In Italy Nations League Defeat Vs Germany, Diminutive Midfielder Blows Hot & Cold | OneFootball

Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni had an atypically disappointing night in yesterday’s Nations League game between Italy and Germany.

Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the 25-year-old was among the ‘worst’ on the pitch at the San Siro.

Luciano Spalletti’s charges squandered a halftime lead in a dismal 2-1 home loss to their bitter continental rivals.

Indeed, it was Italy’s first home defeat to Germany since 1986, with Bastoni among the main culprits.

Inter Milan Star Alessandro Bastoni Flops in Italy vs Germany, Nicolo Barella Fares Well

DORTMUND, GERMANY – JUNE 15: Nicolo Barella of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Italy and Albania at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 15, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Bastoni’s mistakes helped Julian Nagelsmann’s side turn the game on its head.

However, Nicolo Barella was outstanding.

Matteo Politano’s miss denied him an assist after his defense-splitting pace set up the Napoli winger for a goal.

Furthermore, the diminutive midfielder was Italy’s beating heart for most of the game last night.

Unfortunately, fatigue caught up with the Inter talisman, leading to a noticeable decline in the second half.