Bastoni: The only way to annoy France is to not be afraid of the ball

Alessandro Bastoni spoke about the exit against Zenica and the effects it left: "Zenica left me with a lot of sadness and bitterness, but I believe that this kind of match is part of every high-level player's journey. It's part of our job; when you play well, you become a hero, and when you go through this kind of phase, you come under attack. We cannot control the past, but we can control the present and make the best decisions for the future."

Alessandro Bastoni spoke about the match against France: "We will need to play a great game defensively and collectively. The only way to put France in difficulty is not to be afraid of keeping the ball. We have a very important history that makes us come here to compete, not just to stroll around."

Bastoni stated: "We are a good team, even if we are just at the beginning of our journey, and we have the qualities that allow us to achieve great things. Our level of play must be the same as it was in the last match, but we also need a lot of patience, as tougher moments await us, and the coach is working hard to boost our confidence."

Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni spoke about the mentality of the Italian national team, saying: "In Italy, we tend to feel sorry for ourselves, but I think it's important to remind ourselves from time to time of how good we are. The more we tell ourselves that, the more we believe in it, and we also need to work on this aspect." He added: "I noticed great skill and boldness and a strong character, and this lightness may be necessary to allow us to regain our balance."

Speaking about his recent period with the club, Bastoni explained: "The last few months could have been worse with the club, especially since we won two cups, so I consider this season to be positive."

Alessandro Bastoni, the defender of the Italian national team, spoke in statements to "Sky Sport" about the upcoming match against France, confirming that the Azzurri are required to show courage and adhere to their style in order to deliver a strong game.