With the Champions League semis looming, the Italian defender was left stumped when asked about their plan of attack. "I don't know, to be honest," he confessed.

"The last time we faced him in the Euros, we didn't do so well. Barcelona has a very clear identity, but we have to defend as a team against them."

Bastoni also shared his thoughts with La Gazzetta dello Sport, saying, "Individually, we're not as strong as the other three semifinalists, but as a team, we can beat any of them."

"If we stop working together, we risk sinking. But we have the ability to unite in difficult times and attack at the right time."