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Ex AC Milan & Chelsea Star Desailly: āInter Milanās Bastoni Consistent But Not Half As Good As Maldiniā
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Ex AC Milan and Chelsea player Marcel Desailly praised Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni for his consistency this season but stated he is not as skilled as Paolo Maldini. Desailly believes Bastoni's performance will help Inter Milan secure the Serie A title.
Ex AC Milan & Chelsea Star Desailly: āInter Milanās Bastoni Consistent But Not Half As Good As Maldiniā
Ex AC Milan and Chelsea star Marcel Desailly believes Inter star Alessandro Bastoni has been consistent this season but isnāt half the player Paolo Maldini was.
Marcel Desailly argued that Alessandro Bastoni has been consistent this season which is why Inter Milan will win the Serie A.
However, the former Marseille star believes that Bastoni isnāt an international leader at the highest level.
Furthermore, Desailly argued that Bastoni is good at adapting himself to many systems as he has done at Inter and for Italy.
However, the former France star concluded that Bastoni has limitations and that his career is a testimony to that.
Desailly made these statements in an interview with SempreInter.com and The Italian Football Podcast, at an online event hosted by BetVictor Online Casino.
Ex AC Milan & Chelsea Star Desailly: āInter Milanās Bastoni Consistent But Not Half As Good As Maldiniā
VERONA, ITALY ā NOVEMBER 02: Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale celebrates during the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
āI think he has been consistent. Heās been at Inter for like 7 seasons and doing well no matter who the coach isā Desailly began.
āI donāt think heās a top leader international player. But as you said he is a player who knows how to adapt into the system. This is his limit.
āHe has helped Inter to probably to win the league this season by his consistency. As well as understanding of how to read the game.
āBut I think the limit is there, international level, this is it. They donāt play the same system.
āHe managed to adapt himself again with Gattuso. He is on the left side, if you want to compare him to Maldini, he isnāt even half of Maldini.
Q&A
What did Marcel Desailly say about Alessandro Bastoni's performance?
Marcel Desailly noted that Alessandro Bastoni has been consistent this season but believes he is not as good as Paolo Maldini.
How does Desailly compare Bastoni to Maldini?
Desailly stated that Bastoni is 'not half the player' that Paolo Maldini was, highlighting a significant difference in their abilities.
Will Inter Milan win the Serie A according to Desailly?
Yes, Desailly believes that Bastoni's consistent performance will contribute to Inter Milan winning the Serie A title.
