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Doesn't feature versus Fiorentina Bastoni (illness) was an unused sub in Saturday's 3-4 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Bastoni sat for the entire match on the bench for the second consecutive game, this time because of the flu. He should be back in the XI over Francesco Acerbi in Wednesday's game versus Viktoria Plzen. He has logged one assist, six tackles (two won), seven interceptions, and 13 clarances in the last five matches, with one clean sheet.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Bastoni is under the weather and might not start versus Fiorentina, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Bastoni will be assessed on game day to see if he's feeling better; otherwise, Francesco Acerbi would replace him in the XI, as it happened the last time he rested.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist against Barcelona Bastoni logged one assist from one chance created and made two blocks during Wednesday's 3-3 draw with Barcelona.

Impact Bastoni put in a fine two-way performance to set up a goal from Lautaro Martinez and largely frustrate a home side in desperate need of a win. With just one clean sheet in his last 10 appearances, the defense isn't in ideal shape but Bastoni has completed the full 90 just three times in that span.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four interceptions versus Roma Bastoni had one block and four interceptions and won two of two tackles and four duels in Saturday's 1-2 loss Roma.

Impact Bastoni managed to put together a pretty good performance despite the losing effort, and the Inter defense continues to be way too lax as a whole. He has notched four chances created, three tackles (all won), and nine interceptions in the last five games, with no clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up numbers against Viktoria Plzen Bastoni sent in two crosses (two accurate), created three chances, and had one block and one interception in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against FC Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Bastoni took some free kicks in the final third and did it precisely, hence the uptick in offensive production. That doesn't happen when Hakan Calhanoglu or Federico Dimarco is on the pitch. He has posted six tackles, seven interceptions, four clearances, and two blocks in seven matches, with one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four duels against Spezia Bastoni took two shots (one on target), had one interception and won two of three tackles and four duels in Saturday's 3-0 win over Spezia.

Impact Bastoni put together the best stat-line among Inter defenders as his team pulled the strings and didn't risk much in this one. He has logged three tackles, three chances, one interception and one clearance in two appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Alessandro Bastoni heads in corner kick just before time expires, 5-2

Alessandro Bastoni heads in corner kick just before time expires, 5-2

JUNE 14, 2022 • Fox Sports

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JUNE 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Creates once chance versus Sampdoria Bastoni sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created one scoring chance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 3-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Bastoni was not busy in the back and helped the offense a little. He has tallied three assists, 51 tackles, 41 interceptions, 70 clearances and 13 blocks in 39 appearances, contributing to 11 clean sheets and scoring once this season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns in Coppa Italia Bastoni (calf) came off the bench in overtime in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Juventus in the Coppa Italia final.

Impact Bastoni was able to log a few minutes, but he did not get the start, so it remains to be seen whether he will get the nod in Sunday's away game versus Cagliari. He has posted seven tackles (five won), eight interceptions, ten clearances and three blocks in the last five appearances, with one clean sheet. Federico Dimarco has filled in for him in the last three Serie A matches.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return versus Empoli Bastoni (calf) has not returned to full training and will remain sidelined for Friday's match against Empoli, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Bastoni has not shaken off his minor injury and will be spared also because of the upcoming Coppa Italia final. Federico Dimarco or Danilo D'Ambrosio will fill in for him in the back.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issue Bastoni has been diagnosed with a soleus problem and is day-to-day, Inter announced.

Impact Bastoni was on the bench in the midweek match against Bologna, but he was unusable as he got hurt in the final practice, the coach stated in the post-match remarks. Barring a stunning turn of events, he will miss also Sunday's game versus Empoli, where either Federico Dimarco or Danilo D'Ambrosio will replace him in the back.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sloppy against Juventus Bastoni had three interceptions and six clearances, won six duels and committed four fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Juventus.

Impact Bastoni piled up stats in the back, but he was unusually imperfect on a few interventions, although his side ultimately did not pay the price for his mishaps. He has recorded six tackles, 14 interceptions and 17 clearances in the last six matches, with four clean sheets. Inter will host Verona Saturday.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Postes three interceptions versus Salernitana Bastoni had three interceptions and two clearances, won four duels and drew one foul in Friday's 5-0 win over Salernitana.

Impact Bastoni was the busiest among Inter defenders in the rout. He has recorded two tackles, seven interceptions and seven clearances in the last five matches. Inter will face Liverpool away in Champions League Tuesday and then Torino next Sunday.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Genoa match Bastoni will be available to play Friday versus Genoa following a two-game suspension in Serie A.

Impact Bastoni had to sit out the last two matches for offending a referee after the final whistle in the Milan clash and losing the appeal. He will be back in the XI replacing Federico Dimarco in Friday's away match against Genoa. He has notched 38 tackles, 26 interceptions and 51 clearances in 28 matches, with seven clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins nine duels against Liverpool Bastoni (ankle) had one interception and one clearance, drew two fouls and won nine duels in Wednesday's 0-2 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Bastoni played through an ankle injury as expected, but he did not have a great outing other than winning a host of duels, and his team gave up two goals. He is currently suspended for Sunday's home game against Sassuolo, but his team is appealing against it.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Liverpool Bastoni (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Bastoni gets the call Wednesday after turning his ankle a week ago in a Cup match. The center-back expects to have a busy match against the Liverpool attack and should rack up a decent amount of defensive stats, though a clean sheet will be hard to secure.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for Liverpool clash Bastoni (ankle) practiced fully Tuesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Impact Bastone turned his ankle about a week ago, but he avoided substantial damage and is fully expected to get the start over Federico Dimarco Wednesday. He has posted 36 tackles, 25 interceptions and 50 clearances in 27 matches thus far, with eight clean sheets.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids significant injuries Bastoni escaped without major damage and has a chance to feature against Liverpool next Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informs.

Impact Bastoni sprained in ankle during a Coppa Italia game, but the problem is not too severe. He has been handed a two-game suspension but, while the club is appealing to have it cut in half, he will be unavailable for Saturday's match versus Napoli. Either Danilo D'Ambrosio or Federico Dimarco will take his place in the back.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Turns ankle in cup game Bastoni suffered an ankle sprain in Tuesday's Coppa Italia win over Roma, coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Bastoni got rolled up on a tackle and could not put any weight on his leg when subbing off. He is suspended for the next two Serie A matches, but he is also at serious risk for February 16th's Champions League tilt against Liverpool. He will soon take some tests.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended for two games Bastoni has been handed a two-game ban for offending the referee twice at the end of the Milan game.

Impact Bastoni was not sanctioned on the pitch but was punished anyway by the sports judge. Barring a successful appeal, he will sit out the matches against Napoli and Sassuolo. Federico Dimarco and Danilo D'Ambrosio will be the main candidates to replace him.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE