Former Inter Milan goalkeeper and Italy worldwide Francesco Toldo has praised Nerazzurri head coach Cristian Chivu forward of Saturday’s Derby d’Italia sport towards Juventus.
Toldo received 5 Scudetti throughout his time at Inter and was part of the squad who received the well-known treble in 2009-2010, though he didn’t play in that season.
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Toldo was additionally a starter for Italy at Euro 2000, the place he helped the Azzurri attain the ultimate.
Trying again on his reminiscences as a participant to Quotidiano Sportivo, , Toldo recalled his fondest reminiscences of the Derby d’Italia.
In 2002, Inter scored a final minute equaliser towards Juventus at San Siro, the place a melee, involving Toldo, resulted in Christian Vieri placing the ball at the back of the web.
Juventus head coach Igor Tudor performed in that sport, in addition to Antonio Conte (who acquired a purple card.)
“It was one of many funniest issues I’ve skilled as a footballer.
“I attempt to keep in mind our comebacks fondly.
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“My objective towards the Bianconeri in 2002 is the second that sticks with me essentially the most, even when it was truly an Inter-Juve match.”
Toldo: ‘Inter Milan Employed Chivu As a result of He Has The High quality’
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 12: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu seems on earlier than the Pre-season Pleasant match. Between AC Monza and FC Internazionale at U-Energy Stadium on August 12, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
Toldo additionally had some form phrases for brand spanking new Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu.
Chivu was employed this summer season from Parma, after .
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The appointment of Chivu raised some eyebrows, shocked on the Nerazzurri’s determination to nominate a comparatively inexperienced coach.
Nevertheless, Toldo dismissed any considerations.
“He’s an individual with wonderful character.
“He arrived on the Inter bench quite early as a result of he has the standard. It’s clear that difficulties are to be anticipated in the beginning.”
, successful 5-0.
Nevertheless, their final match earlier than the worldwide break noticed Chivu’s aspect lose 2-1 at dwelling to a plucky Udinese.