Moratti defends inter’s scudetto bid, acknowledges bastoni’s error

Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti addressed the aftermath of their derby loss to Juventus, while also commenting on the team's Scudetto aspirations and the controversial red card to defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Moratti sees a path for inter despite setback

Despite the defeat, Moratti insists seven points ahead of AC Milan remains a significant advantage. He attributed the loss to a lack of intensity and focus, particularly after a tactical decision to conserve energy ahead of the Coppa Italia.

“We went into the Coppa Italia match not playing, thinking the return leg was still to come. It was shameful to see them pass the ball back to each other in the last 10 minutes,” Moratti stated. “We have the squad and the energy to always fight for victory. That passivity seen against Milan was a direct consequence.”

Bastoni’s red card and the juventus reaction

Moratti acknowledged Bastoni's red card as a