Alessandro Bastoni is set to miss not only tonight’s Serie A clash with Cagliari but also Tuesday’s Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Como, with the Italy defender’s medical staff targeting a return for the trip to Torino on April 26th.
According to FcInterNews, Bastoni has not been fully fit since a collision with Rabiot in the Milan derby.
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Indeed, it is an injury that has also been causing him ankle problems in the weeks since.
The defender has reportedly shown a willingness to push through the discomfort.
However, the medical team have decided the most sensible course of action is to give him adequate time to recover properly and train without restriction.
Inter Vs Cagliari – Bastoni Targeting Torino Return As Inter Medical Staff Take No Risks Against Como
Indeed, the work being carried out around Bastoni in recent days is specifically designed to have him in good shape for the Torino fixture.
The aim is for the defender to feature for around an hour in that game.
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It is a controlled return that minimises any risk of further setback.
Especially during the most important weeks of the season.
Therefore, Inter will continue to rely on alternatives for both the Cagliari fixture and the Como clash
Carlos Augusto, and veterans such as Acerbi, have filled the left centre-back role admirably in Bastoni’s absence.
And he will, indeed, be expected to do so again on both occasions before the Italy international makes his return.
