Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu addressed the press forward of tomorrow night time’s conflict towards Atletico Madrid.
Throughout his pre-game convention by way of , the 45-year-old commented on latest comparisons between him and Diego Simeone.
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changed Simone Inzaghi within the Nerazzurri dugout in June after Cesc Fabregas turned down Inter’s strategy.
Regardless of teaching Parma within the high flight for only some months, the Romanian tactician gained useful expertise.
Certainly, following an underwhelming FIFA Membership World Cup journey in the summertime, he has hit the bottom operating this season.
Though Inter slipped to fourth within the Serie A desk after a slim 1-0 loss to AC Milan on Sunday, they continue to be one of many Scudetto favorites.
Moreover, the giants have gone from energy to energy within the Champions League.
With 4 wins from as many league-phase fixtures, they’re on the verge of securing a second consecutive automated last-16 qualification.
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Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Not Curious about Diego Simeone Comparability Forward of Atletico Madrid Conflict
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: FC Internazionale coach Cristian Chivu gesturesduring the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
“Out of behavior, I take a look at the glass as half full,” Chivu mentioned. “Then, if we have to analyze what a defeat means, we should always discuss a bit extra, however I take high quality, angle, and need.
“And I’d say that our progress in these points is obvious.
“Then we’re lacking one thing as a result of, aside from Roma, we’ve collected nearly nothing from direct confrontations, however I’m assured.
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“For me, defeats aren’t all the identical as a result of we’ve all the time had a proactive angle.
“In different defeats, like in Turin or towards Roma or Napoli, we conceded a bit greater than we did towards Milan.
“Towards Milan, we had been stable and didn’t give them the chance to specific themselves at their greatest, and that makes me assume.
“It’s not a defeat just like the others. But it surely’s nonetheless a defeat, however we added one thing additional.
“It wasn’t sufficient, and we have to add extra that can enable us to interrupt this taboo in direct confrontations.
“Nevertheless, we’re working nicely, the staff is alive and desires to return to excessive ranges.”
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In the meantime, Chivu additionally revealed what he instructed his gamers after Sunday’s Milan derby.
“To maintain working,” he claimed. “Alessandro [Bastoni], after the match, mentioned it’s higher to lose 3-0 than to dominate and lose 1-0.
“I don’t know if he’s proper or not as a result of, as a coach, I additionally need to see the constructive facet and take into consideration managing frustration.
“Sadly, towards Milan, the efficiency wasn’t sufficient.
“Perhaps we would have liked a bit extra luck; I by no means speak about it, however on this sport, it’s necessary.”
Inter Milan Boss Cristian Chivu Expects Robust Match vs Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s Argentinian coach Diego Simeone reacts through the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) semi closing first leg soccer match between Membership Atletico de Madrid and Athletic Membership Bilbao on the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on February 7, 2024. (Picture by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Picture by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)
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Requested whether or not he considers himself higher than Diego Simeone, Chivu replied: “I’m neither higher nor worse than him.
“He’s been right here for 14 years, however I don’t really feel inferior or superior.”
Nevertheless, the previous defender expects Atletico Madrid to place Inter’s European credentials to the check.
“It’s an necessary Champions League match,” he continued. “Some have mentioned that to this point we’ve had simple video games.
“Nevertheless, there are by no means simple video games within the Champions League.
“It’s a must to take the factors and produce them residence; tomorrow gained’t be simple, simply because it wasn’t in earlier matches.”
Moreover, Chivu additionally views Los Rojiblancos as viable Champions League contenders.
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“Due to their status,” he acknowledged. “For what they’ve proven in recent times, and with Simeone within the Champions League, I believe they’ve an obligation to go all the best way.”
Furthermore, Chivu additionally commented on Simeone’s infamous defensive strategy.
“Now I’m pondering if I’ve confronted him earlier than, I don’t bear in mind. However I appreciated his complete profession, each in Italy and Argentina.
“I confronted him as a participant when he was simply beginning as a coach; he was at Catania.
“He has all the time expressed his concepts, he’s been right here 14 years and that’s no small feat.
“I’ve additionally confronted him in a pleasant, and I greeted him earlier than the sport.
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“He mentioned variety phrases and we exchanged just a few remarks. He’s extra skilled. I nonetheless have black hair, and never for lengthy.
“I hope to have a pleasant profession like he did.”
Cristian Chivu on Marcus Thuram
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale seems on 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 Pictures)
Lastly, Chivu supplied a health replace on , who returned to the beginning lineup towards Milan for the primary time since September.
Nevertheless, the French striker may give up his place in assault to both Ange-Yoan Bonny or Francesco Pio Esposito tomorrow.
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Certainly, Chivu may bench the 28-year-old as a precaution, given his prolonged spell on the sidelines.
“At present he educated very nicely, he introduced depth,” Chivu confirmed. “We clearly have to concentrate.
“However he had three weeks accessible and labored nicely.
“Towards Milan, he performed 90 good minutes, aside from the final 5 minutes when he was missing a bit bodily.
“Nevertheless, mentally, he was all the time within the sport. Tomorrow we’ll consider.”