Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu expects a troublesome check towards Sassuolo and has urged his gamers to indicate focus, aggression and the fitting mentality as he additionally described watching Lautaro Martinez as “a pleasure” for soccer followers.
The Romanian coach spoke to Sky Sport Italia earlier than the match, with s.
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The Nerazzurri journey to the Mapei Stadium conscious of Sassuolo’s sturdy type and their historical past of inflicting issues.
Chivu made it clear that particulars will determine the match, with three large factors on the road.
Napoli scored a stoppage time winner to beat Genoa yesterday and due to this fact it’s of the utmost significance that Inter safe the win on the Mapei.
“We’ve to win it with consideration, with the fitting angle, with the right method to the sport and within the duels,” he mentioned. “We should perceive the kind of match that’s wanted. It gained’t be easy. They’ve typically put Inter in issue and so they bother everybody. They’re having an excellent season, although they’re newly promoted.”
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Sassuolo Vs Inter Milan – Chivu Flexes Depth As Lautaro Goals For Milestone
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 23: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his crew’s second objective in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Pisa SC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 23, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Chivu plans a number of modifications from the win, however he sees that as a power.
“The most effective information from this rotation is having a squad that offers all the things and stays accessible for the crew,” he mentioned. “The league is lengthy and we’d like ambition as a result of we’re Inter. This membership constructed an necessary historical past. That historical past permits us to compete at a excessive stage and offers us worldwide recognition.”
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The coach additionally praised captain Lautaro Martinez, .
“What strikes me is his starvation and his want to be decisive,” Chivu mentioned.
“He desires to win and enhance day by day in coaching. He has many necessary qualities. For anybody who loves soccer, it’s a pleasure to look at gamers like Lautaro.”