Cristian Chivu explains the significance of squad rotation as Inter make 9 adjustments for the journey to Sassuolo, noting Lautaro Martinez is ‘a pleasure to look at for many who love soccer.’
It kicks off on the Mapei Stadium in Reggio-Emilia at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET).
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The Nerazzurri are threatening to run away with the Scudetto race, profitable 10 of the final 11 matches within the league and drawing the opposite.
They’re additionally making ready for the Champions League play-offs towards Bodo/Glimt, and on Wednesday beat Torino 2-1 within the Coppa Italia quarter-final.
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MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, appears to be like on previous to 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 Pictures)
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“We want focus, the best angle, understanding the strategy we’d like and profitable the person duels,”
It’s at all times a tough check towards Sassuolo, who’ve been revitalised by the return of membership icon Domenico Berardi, profitable back-to-back video games.
“Sassuolo brought on a variety of issues for Inter over time, and this season are doing very properly, particularly for a newly-promoted aspect.”
In a packed schedule, Inter have seen squad rotation be their biggest energy, together with first begins for youth crew merchandise Matteo Cocchi and Issiaka Kamate midweek.
There are 9 adjustments to the beginning XI this night from that Coppa Italia tie.
MONZA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, gestures throughout the Coppa Italia Quarter-Ultimate match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Energy Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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“What issues is that we’ve a full squad that is able to step up and contribute to the frequent trigger,” defined Chivu.
“It’s a lengthy season, we all know that we’d like consistency and ambition, as a result of we’re Inter, a crew that made historical past and performs on the highest stage, domestically and internationally.”
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 04: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his crew’s second purpose throughout the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC 1909 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Lautaro Martinez has 170 targets in 366 video games for Inter, so is only one shy of matching Roberto Boninsegna because the third all-time high scorer for this membership.
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As somebody who sees him every single day in coaching, what stands out concerning the Argentina worldwide?
“His starvation, that need to be decisive and to win, to at all times be himself and work continually to maintain enhancing. He has so many nice qualities shared by the nice strikers, he’s a pleasure to look at for many who love soccer,” replied Chivu.