Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni says Barcelona’s Ramin Yamal is “the best opponent he’s ever had.”
Bastoni spoke with Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Sport Italia via FCINTERNEWS ahead of tomorrow’s second leg of the Champions League semi-finals. He also emphasized the “basic” importance of Lautaro Martinez.
Inter Milan found first hand why Barcelona’s Wingerlaminyamal was so highly rated last Wednesday.
The 17-year-old scored a spectacular goal for Barcelona in the first game of the Champions League semi-finals in a thrilling 3-3 draw between two teams.
And beyond that, Yamal was very simply unplayable.
The pace and tricks of Spanish international meant that Nerazzuri’s defense had failed to stop him many times.
And now Inter has to try it again. They will face Barcelona again tomorrow in the second round of the tie.
And there is no doubt that Yamal will become a player who will identify with each other as the greatest danger.
In particular, players who directly mark a teenage winger on the left side of the pitch.
Alessandro Bastoni: “Ramin Yamal the best player I could think of”
Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni admitted that Yamal was “probably the best player I’ve ever come up with.”
“I’ve already crossed paths with him in the euro,” Italian international continued. “But now he’s reached an even more impressive level.”
“In terms of his age and his ability to create danger, he is already one of the best players, if not the best.”
Regarding Inter’s plan to shut down Yamal tomorrow, Bastoni said, “by doubling and constantly helping each other.”
“But don’t go too far,” the 26-year-old warned.
“Because Barcelona has other great players, and teamwork is needed.”
Bastoni, meanwhile, predicted that “it would be a similar match to the first leg.”
“Between two teams with an accurate identity.”
Italian International added, “We are looking forward to an open, intense and epic match like Barcelona.”
“We need to improve in a few ways,” Bastoni added. “We really knew their level because we played against them.”
Bastoni calls Lautaro “Basic” on the pitch
Meanwhile, Alessandro Bastoni also gave his thoughts on the importance of having Captain Fit for Lautaro Martinez.
“Lautaro is our leader,” said Italian International.
“It’s basically going to put him on the pitch.”
“But I’m sure anyone who replaces him will be left to work, if he can’t be there. That’s the strength of our group.”
And in the San Silo atmosphere, Bastoni said Inter was “prideful.”
“” Playing in the Champions League semifinals doesn’t happen very often. And when I can do it again in three years, I will be very happy. ”
“I’m nervous,” Bastoni admitted. “But more than anything, there is the joy of experiencing such an important night.”
“I don’t know if it will be the final semi-final of my career, so I want to enjoy it to the fullest.”
