Acerbi, 37, played the full 90 minutes in the match, which saw Inter Milan suffer a 5-0 loss. Just hours later, Italy manager Luciano Spalletti asked Acerbi to join the team for their World Cup qualifiers against Norway and Moldova.

Acerbi, however, chose not to accept the invitation. He took to social media to explain his decision to fans, stating that he didn't feel comfortable going forward with the situation as it was. He emphasized the importance of respect in a team setting and felt that he wasn't being treated with the respect he deserved.

Acerbi expressed that he wouldn't stay with a team where he wasn't valued and wasn't part of the manager's plans. He made it clear that he was stepping aside due to the lack of respect he felt from those in charge.