Rome, 21 March (LaPresse) – "Can Bastoni play for the national team? The lads are representing Inter right now; I hope they’ll have two important matches with Italy later on. At the moment, our players are focused on Inter and on contributing to our league campaign. Those who are called up to the national team will have the chance to prepare for the match as best they can, knowing that Italy is a strong side that can and must win the opener. Bastoni hasn’t been called up for tomorrow; he’ll be assessed by the national team because he’ll be reporting for duty there.” So said Cristian Chivu, Inter’s manager, at a press conference on the eve of the league match against Fiorentina. According to reports, the defender is expected at Coverciano for the necessary medical assessments.