Inter 0-1 AC Milan – Italy Center-Back Delivers Verdict On Stomach-Wrenching Derby Defeat: 'Milan Had No Chances Apart From The Goal'

“It’s hard to give a clear analysis of this match,” Bastoni said after the game. “I don’t remember any clear chances for them apart from the goal.

“It’s disappointing. We’ll have to analyse it clearly, even though sometimes finding answers to defeats like this hurts.

“Sometimes you’d rather lose badly so you have clear room for improvement; this time, for me, beyond the individual moments, we played a good match.”

Asked about Inter’s notorious struggles in high-profile games, Bastoni replied: “I don’t know. In Naples, there were major lapses in concentration; against Juve and Milan, there’s not much to say.

“I’d also have to watch it again, because on the pitch, the feelings are sometimes different.

“But it seems to me that at the very least we were on par. Other times we felt vulnerable; this time we were there.

“We had courage, holding one-on-one against Leao and Pulisic. There wasn’t that feeling that we could concede.

“It’s a wake-up call,” Bastoni added. “Because four defeats are a lot, but I also think defeats need to be analysed.

“I’d be much more worried if I saw Inter mentally out of the match or lacking character. I don’t see that.

“As long as we have this mentality and this spirit, I’m sure things will turn out for the better.”