‘When Subbed Off Inter Milan Drop Points’ – Damning Stats Show Importance Of Italy Superstar | OneFootball

Stats show why Alessandro Bastoni could be the most vital player for Inter Milan.

Calciomercato.com highlight how Inter have conceded goals in seven matches this season shortly after the 25-year-old’s exit from the pitch.

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi raised a few eyebrows with his decision to substitute Alessandro Bastoni off yesterday against Napoli.

The 25-year-old had been outstanding match. His tackles, blocks, and clearances were a big part of the reason why Inter had kept a clean sheet late into the match.

However, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi decided to put Stefan de Vrij on in Bastoni’s place.

As the coach explained, this was because he wanted the Dutchman’s height to defend against Napoli substitute Phillip Billing.

Stats Show Why Alessandro Bastoni Vital To Inter Milan

But if it was Inzaghi’s intention to keep Billing quiet, that’s certainly not what happened.

Not long after Alessandro Bastoni went off, the Dane actually scored. This was his first goal for Napoli.

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 19: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale looks on during the Coppa Italia, Round of 16 match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

And there were a particular feeling that Bastoni’s absence played a big role in Inter’s disorganization inside their own penalty area.

The Italian international is certainly a key cog in Inter’s defensive system.

As Calciomercato, this is not the first time that that dynamic has played out this season.

In fact, Inter have conceded shortly after Bastoni’s substitution against all of Parma, Juventus, Empoli, Udinese, Torino, and Milan this campaign.