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Alessandro Bastoni disqualified, returns for derby

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Borders of whistles for Alessandro Bastoni throughout the match between Lecce and Inter. The Nerazzurri defender, at the center of the storm after simulation in the match against Juventus, was challenged by the Via del Mare crowd throughout the match. In the final, at the 0-2 score for the Nerazzurri, Bastoni was cautioned for a flashy hold on N’Dri.

Disqualified, the Nerazzurri central will be disqualified for the next round and will be back available to Cristian Chivu for the derby against AC Milan. Immediately after the yellow, Bastoni was replaced by Carlos Augusto. As he left, subdued by whistles, the bench stood up to applaud him, and Chivu’s deputy Kolarov told him, “You were a champion”.

Luca FranzosiAdriano Panatta mercilessly on Alessandro Bastoni

Adriano Panatta is merciless on Alessandro Bastoni
The'former Italian tennis player commented harshly on the'Inter-Juventus episode
Bastoni ended up in the crosshairs after simulating the foul that led to Kalulu's ejection, and for his subsequent jubilation
"I watched the match until the Bastoni episode. It was a good match and I was having a good time", Panatta told Rai microphones
"After that'episode I changed the channel and went to see a movie. This is not acceptable stuff"
"Since there's television evidence, let's introduce it on simulation"
"Whoever exaggerates by highlighting a very light foul will be punished with three days’ disqualification"

"If there had been this rule, would Bastoni have simulated? In my opinion no"
"The problem is that players will always continue to simulate until there is certainty of penalty"
"At that point things will change"

In the press conference during the week before the Champions League match against Bodo/Glimtz, Bastoni had openly admitted his responsibility: “When I felt the contact with Kalulu I accentuated the fall. I put my face on it no problem. I am especially sorry for the reaction I had afterwards”.

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Inter beat Lecce 2-0 with goals from Mkhitaryan and Akanji in the match valid for the 26th day of Serie A. The Nerazzurri, thanks to this victory, flew to +10 over AC Milan, which is playing on Sunday against Parma.

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