Chivu on Bastoni: “He was provoked, but he was naive”
The Inter coach analyzes the incident involving the Nerazzurri defender and offers a balanced assessment of his conduct.
Cristian Chivu has commented on the incident involving Alessandro Bastoni, focusing on the Nerazzurri defender’s behavior. In comments reported on October 22, the Inter coach acknowledged that the center-back had been provoked, while also pointing to his responsibility in managing the situation.
Chivu’s assessment clearly considers both sides of the episode: Bastoni faced provocation from his opponent, but should have reacted more carefully. “He was provoked, but he was naive” was the idea expressed by the coach. The judgment does not erase what Bastoni suffered, but reminds the player that he must control his reactions, especially during the most heated moments.
The issue comes after the 1-0 win over Shakhtar on October 21, a result that followed Inter’s 3-1 victory at Bologna on October 17 and the 4-3 defeat against Club Brugge. The next fixture is on Sunday, October 25, at 12:30 against Fiorentina at San Siro in Serie A: Chivu will also have to prepare his team from a disciplinary standpoint.