Alessandro Bastoni has defended Inter Milan's 2018 season, stating that the team had a strong performance and was able to compete at the highest level.

Inter Milan finished third in Serie A last season, with Bastoni leading the team to their first Champions League appearance since 2014. The club also won the Italian Cup and the Coppa Italia.

Bastoni praised his players for their hard work and dedication, saying: "We have a lot of talented young players who are showing great potential. We have a good squad and we are working hard every day to improve."

The defender also highlighted the club's youth development program, which he said was one of the main reasons for the team's success. He stated: "We invest heavily in our youth development program and we see results from it. We have a young squad that is developing quickly and we are confident they will continue to perform well this year."

Despite the team's success, Bastoni admitted that there were some areas where improvement could be made. He said: "There is still room for improvement in certain areas, such as the defense and the midfield. We need to focus on improving those areas if we want to maintain our current level of play."

Overall, Bastoni believes that Inter Milan can achieve more this season and that they should look forward to another successful campaign next year. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to bounce back from injuries and add new talent to the squad, and he stated that they will be ready to face any challenge that comes their way.