Inter Milan supervisor Cristian Chivu is not sure whether or not Hakan Calhanoglu could be prepared for the upcoming Supercoppa Italiana.
Throughout final night time’s convention by way of , the 45-year-old delivered an replace on the Turkish midfielder’s health.
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was on the sidelines as Inter squeezed previous Genoa on Sunday night to regain high spot in Serie A.
Certainly, the 31-year-old sustained a muscle damage towards Liverpool final week, forcing him to skip yesterday’s sport.
Regardless of Calhanoglu’s absence, Inter beat Genoa 2-1 at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
and Lautaro Martinez had been on the scoresheet for the Nerazzurri, whereas deputized for the Turk.
Nonetheless, with the Italian Tremendous Cup across the nook, Chivu is determined to have his talismanic playmaker again from damage.
Inter will tackle reigning Coppa Italia champions Bologna in an thrilling semi-final in Riyadh this Friday.
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However they may be with out the previous AC Milan star.
Cristian Chivu Uncertain Whether or not Hakan Calhanoglu Will Function in Supercoppa Italiana
VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 02, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
Requested to offer an replace on Matteo Darmian and Calhanoglu, replied: “Darmian will journey with us, however he gained’t be match.
“Calhanoglu has a minor concern that can be assessed over the subsequent few days.”
Then, Chivu hailed his total squad, refusing to reward simply Bisseck, who was excellent final night time.
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“You speak about Bisseck, however I additionally need to point out De Vrij, Frattesi, and all of the others.
“It’s a wholesome group with a whole lot of want and high quality. They’ll do even higher, and that’s an important factor.
“Perfection doesn’t exist,” Chivu added. “I appreciated the efficiency in a troublesome stadium towards a group that’s been in fine condition for the reason that new coach arrived.
“We confirmed high quality and character, which is key as a result of we raised the depth of our work, additionally from a aggressive standpoint.
“We conceded a objective we must always have prevented. There have been a couple of dangers we didn’t have to take.”
Cristian Chivu Rubs Inter Milan Win into Critics’ Faces
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, appears on throughout the FIFA Membership World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Purple Diamonds at Lumen Subject on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photograph by Buda Mendes/Getty Photos)
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Chivu hit again at critics who wrote Inter off months in the past.
“We’ll take the efficiency, the character, and the work achieved over these months.
“Every thing that we’re, regardless of a couple of months in the past, folks writing us off or placing us eighth within the desk.
“As a substitute, with work and with the standard this group has, we go toe to toe each time, and we’ll all the time attempt to do our greatest.”
Lastly, he delivered his verdict on Inter’s disjointed show within the ultimate half-hour.
“From a aggressive viewpoint, we confirmed our mantra of elevating the depth for all 90 minutes,” he cnontinued. “We’ve been doing it for some time now.
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“We did it towards Lazio, Como, in Madrid and towards Liverpool.
“Then it is a group with high quality, and if a little bit of ruthlessness in entrance of objective is lacking, that’s one thing to enhance.
“Typically they do the sensible issues. In the long run, I used to be a participant too, and I do know it’s not simple to take sure issues away.
“However since we arrived, the lads have listened to me and have all the time tried to fulfill my calls for when it comes to character.”