Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined the refrain of reward for brand spanking new head coach Cristian Chivu.
Chatting with Gazzetta dello Sport by way of , the Armenian hailed the 44-year-old’s psychological affect at San Siro.
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Regardless of his restricted teaching expertise in Serie A, the previous defender has hit the bottom operating at Inter Milan.
Although the Nerazzurri misplaced twice within the opening three league matches, they’ve since hit a purple patch.
Certainly, 5 consecutive wins, together with three in Serie A, have restored confidence across the Giuseppe Meazza camp.
Moreover, Chivu’s males have diminished the hole to pacesetters Napoli and Roma to solely three factors.
In the meantime, Chivu’s arrival has barely diminished Mkhitaryan’s first-team alternatives.
Inter Milan Star Henrikh Mkhitaryan Praises Cristian Chivu Psychological Impression
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano attends a press convention forward of the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Crimson Diamonds at Lumen Discipline on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Picture by Buda Mendes/Getty Photos)
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After being certainly one of Inzaghi’s favorites, has tumbled down the pecking order this season.
Certainly, has overtaken him within the midfield hierarchy.
Nonetheless, the 36-year-old appears unfazed by Chivu’s desire.
“In actuality, it doesn’t change something for me,” he admitted. “I don’t measure my dedication by the minutes spent on the sector.
“I proceed to work and combat till the top, in coaching and in matches. And I do know I’m not enjoying with the identical continuity as earlier than.
“Nonetheless, I additionally perceive that, at nearly 37 years outdated, it’s regular to introduce younger gamers who’re the way forward for the membership.
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“Despite the fact that some issues are related, the work we do with Chivu is completely different from what we did with Inzaghi,” Mkhitaryan added.
“Tactically, it’s a bit extra vertical; we attempt to end the motion as shortly as attainable, with extra aggression.
“But it surely additionally will depend on the opponent: you don’t at all times have the house. You must perceive when and methods to do it.
“It’s about particulars, and people are those that make the distinction.
“It’s early; we’ve been working collectively for a number of months, however I actually like his consideration to each element.
“He’s very meticulous, a trait of nice coaches. Coaching classes with him are intense and significantly enjoyable.
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“They confuse everybody, give further stimuli, however they’re additionally fairly powerful. They preserve you targeted, a sense that helps on the sector.
“Total, Chivu has been good at serving to us flip the web page mentally after the top of final season.
“The previous can’t be modified, however the future will be written.”
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MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Petar Sucic of Internazionale takes a shot throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Sucic has gone from power to power initially of his profession in Serie A.
In the meantime, Mkhitaryan acknowledges the 21-year-old’s potential to turn out to be a world-class midfielder.
“Sucic is a Sucic,” the ex-Roma ace said. “He’s severe like me, he applies himself, and he likes to be taught, even languages.
“He is aware of that talking Italian will assist him much more. That’s why he could have an awesome future.
“As a contemporary midfielder, I actually like him: he has glorious technical qualities, he’s bodily robust, and he already runs loads.
“He nonetheless must develop tactically, however he’s solely 21…”
In the meantime, and have been phenomenal at first of the season.
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“I’ve already informed them privately to be… extra egocentric. Attackers should be. They’re judged by targets.
“They’ve to assist the workforce, as they already do, however in the long run, solely their targets will depend.
“I preserve repeating: ‘You’re those who should make us win!’
“I can assist them with sure tactical particulars, however it’s as much as them to work and put it within the web.
“Imagine me, they have already got an awesome current. However the future shall be even larger, particularly as a result of they know methods to behave all over the place.”
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“It’s only a psychological recreation amongst groups to take off or placed on stress,” Mkhitaryan maintains.
“In the long run, everybody desires and may win the Scudetto.
“Have a look at the standings: after six rounds, there are 5-6 groups up there.
“Is anybody making an attempt to drag out? Napoli received it final 12 months, however we will’t deny that we’re among the many favorites too.
“It received’t be simple, however we’ll give all the things to take again the Scudetto.
“The unfavourable occasions of final season have given us extra motivation to show ourselves, each in Europe and in Italy.
“We wish to present that we will compete on the highest degree and win titles.
“Typically we really feel too robust and we’re not targeted,” he added. “Sure, it was an apparent drawback.
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“We misplaced factors as a result of, unconsciously, we maybe thought we might handle anyway.
“We’re all engaged on this collectively due to the coach: we wish to keep away from falling into that mistake once more.
“Nonetheless, I nonetheless imagine that if we prepare nicely and make sacrifices, then all the things turns into actually attainable for Inter.