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Gattuso Backs Bastoni Amidst Juventus Backlash
16 Feb
Summary
- Coach Gattuso will not omit Bastoni from the Italy squad.
- Bastoni faced death threats from Juventus supporters.
- The player was involved in a controversial referee decision.
Italy's national team coach, Gennaro Gattuso, has confirmed he will not remove Alessandro Bastoni from the squad, despite intense scrutiny following the recent Derby d'Italia match. The Inter Milan defender became a target for Juventus supporters after a controversial incident that led to a red card for a Juventus player. This controversy escalated to the point where Bastoni received death threats online, with some fans urging Gattuso to drop him from the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland.
Despite the backlash, Gattuso has indicated that external pressure will not influence his decisions. Bastoni has been a critical component of Italy's defense for several years. With the team's FIFA World Cup qualification on the line, Gattuso intends to rely on his established players, including Bastoni, rather than sanctioning him for events that occurred during the derby match.
