Cristian Chivu feels Inter ‘might’ve killed off the sport earlier’ in , however is impressed with Francesco Pio Esposito’s maturity.
The stress was piling on the Nerazzurri after two consecutive Serie A defeats to Udinese and Juventus, though some respite was offered by the midweek 2-0 Champions League victory away to Ajax.
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They’d a powerful begin right here, taking the lead by Federico Dimarco on a wise Petar Sucuc help, and doubling it late on due to a deflected Carlos Augusto effort, however Walid Cheddira struck for Sassuolo and arrange a tense finale.
Davide Frattesi additionally had the ball within the internet, however was flagged offside on the rebound from a parried Dimarco shot.
Chivu outlines Inter progress
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Gamers of Internazionale have a good time their aspect’s second objective, on personal objective scored by Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo (not pictured) in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“The positives are the victory, as we actually wanted this, and it was additionally an excellent efficiency,”
“We might’ve killed the sport off earlier, however we had been up towards a goalkeeper having a exceptional night time. After they rating late on, inevitably that creates stress, however we tried to play our soccer and create possibilities. We suffered to the tip and that’s an excellent factor.
“An important factor was to win tonight. I believe the staff can do higher, we will transfer the ball sooner, assault the area higher, although clearly it’s not straightforward when the opposition sits deep in defence,” continued Chivu.
“We confirmed character, dedication, the proper angle, and there was some high quality too. We created the alternatives to seal the win earlier, however the goalkeeper made so many good saves.”
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The perfect was from point-blank vary on a Pio Esposito overhead kick, which might’ve been the Inter youth academy product’s first Serie A objective in his second consecutive begin.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Francesco Pio Esposito of Internazionale warms up previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“He gave a response on the sphere, each in Amsterdam and tonight. Regardless of being so younger, he handles the stress effectively, he can even deal with the bodily duel on the pitch, and works arduous for the staff. I’m very happy with how he’s doing,” added Chivu of the 20-year-old.
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“It was a debate in Amsterdam, as Marcus Thuram was holding up the ball and Pio was choosing up the rebounds, whereas I instructed them it should be the opposite approach round. He is aware of how you can play together with his again to objective and maintain off defenders.
“The strikers full one another, Ange Bonny can be doing very effectively and may do a little bit of every part. It means all 4 forwards can work collectively.”
, as Josep Martinez was given his season debut, resting Yann Sommer.
“I stated that I’ve two legitimate goalkeepers who assist one another and I stand by that. The target right now was to offer him minutes on the sphere and ensure he was absolutely settled in, as a result of I might hate for us to be left with no alternate options.
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“Yann stays our first selection, Pep will likely be given possibilities to play too, it’s not proper to solely wait till the Coppa Italia to offer him time on the pitch.”
The Curva Nord stays on strike, sitting in silence within the stands of San Siro, besides they made one exception this night to chant for Chivu.
“I’m happy after they encourage the followers and provides power to this squad, as a result of these are vital parts that the lads want,” famous the coach.