coach Cristian Chivu admires Roma’s Gian Piero Gasperini, however Marcus Thuram’s return date stays unsure.
Chivu previewed Saturday’s Serie A match between Roma and Inter at a press convention on Friday.
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“Roma have achieved nicely to provide continuity to Ranieri’s work. Gasperini has added man-marking and so they’ve discovered he proper steadiness, sustaining solidity,” stated the Nerazzurri boss as quoted by .
Chivu: Roma are nicely organised
ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, appears on through the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
“They’re a well-organised staff, they defend nicely, and so they know the best way to learn the moments of a match.
“They press with braveness when wanted, however in addition they know the best way to defend deep with a goalkeeper who’s doing very well. We’ll want readability to recognise the alternatives once they enable one thing, and we simply have to be alert to behave as shortly as attainable and damage their defensive organisation.”
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Chivu performed below Gasperini for only a few months, provided that the Italian tactician was sacked by Inter after simply three video games within the 2011-12 marketing campaign.
“My expertise with Gasperini was temporary, however I had an excellent impression,” Chivu stated.
“That was confirmed by what he continued to do with the innovation he delivered to Bergamo. At a sure level, we had been impressed by him. We realised it was one thing achievable for Italian soccer. He has all my respect and admiration, simply as he did when he was my coach. I went via a pre-season I hadn’t skilled in years. He tried to vary the system; I’d have been his left centre-back. We loved it, however sadly, the outcomes didn’t come. He was dismissed early, however later he proved his worth and his concepts. I’m glad as a result of he’s turn into who has impressed many younger managers.”
Chivu on Thuram’s attainable return and Inter strikers
CAGLIARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Marcus Thuram of Inter appears on through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photographs)
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When requested when injured striker Thuram might return to motion, Chivu replied: “I don’t know,” however then added: “I’ve three forwards out there, all of whom are able to deciphering the function whatever the opponent. They’re additionally good at improvising if wanted.”
There was loads of noise round Francesco Pio Esposito in current weeks, and Chivu didn’t appear stunned.
“We have to be conscious that he’s an Inter and nationwide staff participant, so strain is a part of the sport,” he stated.
“It’s annoying when individuals begin making meaningless comparisons. He’s proven that, even at 20, he is aware of the best way to deal with himself and his duties. He must adapt to the membership’s calls for and to worldwide soccer. He’s a world participant and an essential profile, appreciated and admired all over the place.
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“However we shouldn’t neglect he’s nonetheless a younger man; his life has modified fully in simply two months. It’s what we wished; he’s on stage now, and he has to bop. He has to learn to keep there and likewise settle for errors. An important factor is that he has room for enchancment.”
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, reacts through 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 Photographs)
Chivu didn’t solely play below Gasperini at Inter, however can be an ex-Roma defender, because the Giallorossi had been the primary Italian membership he joined in 2003, when he accomplished a everlasting transfer from Ajax.
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“The 4 years I spent in Rome had been actually essential to me. I had the possibility to expertise what was essentially the most lovely league on the planet with a coach like Capello, who wished me there.
“I additionally had others, Spalletti, Voller, Bruno Conti and Luigi Delneri. I fell in love with a rustic like Italy and with every thing it gave me. I’ve been right here since 2003, and I thank Italy for the way it welcomed me. My time in Rome allowed me to develop as an athlete and as a person.”
Roma are the Serie A desk leaders alongside Napoli with 15 factors in six matches. Inter sit fourth, degree on 12 factors with Juventus and one level beneath Milan.