Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu took off Alessandro Bastoni at halftime during Saturday’s clash against Juventus.
According to Corriere della Sera via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old never had a conversation with the star center-back during or after the game.
Alessandro Bastoni lived up to the saying ‘the end justifies the means,’ going to great lengths to give Inter a numerical advantage.
Indeed, he tricked referee Federico La Penna into showing Pierre Kalulu a second yellow card toward the end of the first half.
That moment decided the match, with Inter claiming a late 3-2 win at San Siro.
What Cristian Chivu Told Alessandro Bastoni After Inter Milan 3-2 Juventus Controversy
GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Alessandro Bastoni of Inter celebrates after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)
Bastoni’s actions sparked controversy among the Italian media and fans, antagonizing the Juventus faithful.
Furthermore, the 26-year-old has had to deal with tremendous pressure in the past couple of days.
In addition to being scrutinized by the media, he received death threats on social media.