Cristian Chivu skilled an evening of combined feelings at San Siro, however one which finally led to celebration as Inter Milan stormed again to beat Pisa 6-2 and strengthen their grip on prime spot.
Talking to DAZN after the match, the Inter head coach mirrored on a chaotic night, took duty for key moments, and praised the mentality of his squad, significantly younger striker Francesco Pio Esposito.
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Requested about s introduction and the dramatic shift in momentum, Chivu burdened that perception by no means dropped.
“I didn’t suppose something particular,” he defined, with .
“A match lasts 100 minutes and you may flip it round. It’s a must to preserve doing sure issues. The method wasn’t dangerous, then we scored towards ourselves, however that’s my fault as a result of I make particular calls for of the goalkeeper function that put Yann in problem. The purpose is my fault, not his.”
Inter 6-2 Pisa – Chivu On Pisa Power & Inter Perspective
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, seems on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Chivu additionally addressed Pisa’s second purpose, pointing to their bodily qualities.
“Then the second purpose got here. Pisa have gamers with construction they usually delivered the nook nicely,” he stated. “After that, we introduced out our delight, pushed the depth, and turned it round earlier than half-time.”
The Inter coach then targeted on the collective response, particularly from gamers launched from the bench.
“What issues is angle and psychological preparation,” stated.
“You understand you’ll be able to undergo at occasions. It’s a must to be answerable for the way you behave and the way you react. Right now we did that nicely regardless of the difficulties. We might have suffered mentally, however the staff saved doing what it is aware of how you can do.”
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He additionally highlighted the hassle proven throughout the group.
“Perhaps there’s some remorse about conceding the 4-2 late on, however hats off to those lads. They offer all the pieces they must make this season aggressive and attain our aims.”
Inter 6-2 Pisa – Chivu: ‘Pio Esposito Needs To Show Himself’
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Francesco Pio Esposito of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his staff’s first purpose together with his Head Coach, Cristian Chivu, throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 14, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Chivu even discovered room for humour when requested about his again ache after the decisive fourth purpose.
“I stuffed myself with cortisone,” he joked. “Tomorrow I’ve to spend the day with my youngsters and my spouse. They need me recent so I generally is a good husband and father.”
A lot of the post-match focus centred on , whose performances proceed to develop. Chivu made it clear the place the credit score lies.
“The credit score is theirs, in how they work and make themselves accessible to the group,” he stated. “They know that each mistake they make is my fault, whereas they’re the protagonists when issues go nicely as a result of they attempt to meet my calls for.”
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He praised Esposito’s mindset specifically.
“It’s the benefit of a boy who needs to show himself, who needs to place himself on the road and take duty like everybody else. If issues don’t go nicely, it’s my fault. However I like that they observe me and need to make this season what all of us hope it may be.”
Chivu On Inter Confidence & Downtime With Household
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, seems on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Chivu additionally brushed apart questions on watching rival fixtures.
“This query once more…” he smiled. “I’ve a ardour for soccer that goes past what folks suppose. I watch numerous matches, however tomorrow the precedence is household. Just lately I’ve been absent as a result of I feel an excessive amount of about these great lads and neglect my obligation as husband and father. Typically you’ll be able to’t suppose solely about soccer.”
Talking individually to Inter TV, Chivu returned to the themes of maturity and progress.
“We approached the match in the precise manner, then the opponents got here into it and we made some errors,” he stated, with .
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“We did nicely to remain clear-headed. That comes from confidence. Within the second half possibly we might have killed it earlier given the possibilities we created, however we take the three factors.”
He underlined the importance of the comeback.
“For the primary time this season, the staff overturned a double deficit. That needs to be highlighted. The expansion we’ve proven during the last month and a half paid off in the long run.”
Lastly, summed up the mentality he sees inside his squad. “This can be a mature staff that is aware of there are moments you need to overcome,” he concluded.
“It’s a must to act in accordance with the section of the sport. Whenever you take two slaps like that, you don’t know the way you’ll react, however this group is aware of the difficulties. My calls for are at all times very excessive. You shouldn’t level fingers at particular person performances. I’m accountable and I put my face to it. The lads work nicely, and you may see it.”
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Inter’s six-goal response could have stolen the headlines, however Chivu’s phrases revealed a deeper satisfaction.
Past the scoreline, he noticed proof of perception, accountability and a younger striker decided to show himself on the highest degree.