Bastoni to return for Inter soon as he recovering from his calf issue. The Nerazzurri are strategically planning the phased return of Alessandro Bastoni to the playing 11 as the Italian defender gears up for a comeback from a long layoff. The Italian manager, contending with defensive challenges due to several more injury issues, eagerly awaits Bastoni’s return. This could be a solution to the team’s current problems in the back line.
Bastoni, recovering from an injury sustained during international duty, has missed the last two Euro 2024 qualifiers. Recent reports indicate that the 24-year-old defender underwent personalized training, with a return to group sessions expected shortly. While Bastoni is likely to start on the bench in the upcoming game against Udinese, Inzaghi may look to introduce him in the final half-hour. This will set the stage for a potential starting role against Real Sociedad in the following group game in the Champions League.
Bastoni to return for Inter against Udinese to solve backline issues
The encounter with Real Sociedad will play a pivotal role in determining the UCL group’s leader. In the meantime, Benjamin Pavard aims to secure a spot in the matchday squad for the clash against Lazio on December 17th, marking his return after suffering from an injury.
Inzaghi faces the challenge of managing the energy levels of available defenders who have been stretched thin, particularly Matteo Darmian. The Italian defender is filling in on the right flank for the injured Denzel Dumfries. To address this, the manager might opt for Davide Frattesi or Carlos Augusto on the right flank against Udinese. Juan Cuadrado’s ongoing unavailability adds to Inzaghi’s problems as he navigates the team through this period of defensive adjustments.
The planning behind Bastoni’s reintroduction shows Inter Milan’s strategic approach to mitigate the impact of defensive issues. Inzaghi will look to maintain stability as he wants to do well in Europe and Italy.
