Costacurta mentions Maldini in criticism of Bastoni’s actions during Inter-Juventus

Billy Costacurta had held Alessandro Bastoni in a high regard before this weekend, but it seems the Inter defender has let the AC Milan legend down…

This weekend’s game between Inter and Juventus has certainly brought up a bit of controversy with many seeing former Milan defender Pierre Kalulu’s red card as wrong. The Frenchman was given a second yellow card for an incident with Bastoni.

However, the video footage shows no contact, but due to it being a second yellow card, the use of VAR was prohibited. A situation which could be vital at the end of the season in the Champions League and Scudetto races.

As a result too, Bastoni has been heavily criticised.

Costacurta’s Maldini comparison

Of course, criticism has come from fans, but professionals also feel similarly, with Costacurta offering his view on the situation to Sky. In fact, as Milan Press relays, the former defender even thought he could be on a similar level to Paolo Maldini previously, but this may have an effect.

“I didn’t expect this kind of exultation from Bastoni, especially for how it happened. I was hurt because I believe that he is going to be part of an elite to which Maldini, Cannavaro and a few others belong.

“It was a mistake, I hope it doesn’t happen again. We must not forget that we are the first to charge this type of game with expectations.”