During the Serie A media day, Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni shared his thoughts on the upcoming season in an interview with Sport Mediaset (via Calciomercato). “We have great enthusiasm as we start again. We’ve seen the impact of what we achieved last season on ourselves and our fans, and we want to relive those emotions. The coach tells us daily that winning is easy, but repeating success is the hardest part. We need to make an important mental step, reset what happened last year, and only then can we replicate a feat like last season’s, which was an almost perfect campaign.”
Continuity
“I think it’s crucial to have a strong core within the team. I have the honor, fortune, and skill to be part of it, and I’m proud, along with my teammates, to be part of this club.”
Personal Growth
“The step I need to take is in leadership, being more of an example both on and off the field for my teammates.”
Competition
“It’s hard to name just two competitors; important players are joining our rivals. It will be an open and challenging championship, and we need to make an important mental step.”
Preferred Opponents
“There are many, like Vlahovic and Politano. It’s more about the systems that challenge you. In this, everyone is improving.”
European Challenges
“I would like to face Real Madrid this year.”
Improving in the Champions League
“Our shortcoming last year was the Champions League. Winning the first leg might have made us too relaxed. When I talk about a mental step, this is it. We need to approach matches with the right spirit, and we’ve brought in players who can help us with this. We are confident.”
Transfer Market
“It’s nice to know that people in football appreciate me. I think when you’re happy in a place, and everyone appreciates you for who you really are, you should never leave. Here, I truly feel that way; I feel like part of a big family and important in this great family. I’m not afraid to say that I’m very happy here.”
Satisfaction
“I would be satisfied if we win the Scudetto. In the Champions League, I don’t want to get ahead of myself; we want to advance. I’ll be happy if we have no regrets at the end of the season.”
