Inter President Beppe Marotta laughed off ‘faux information’ about approaching Diego Simeone, assuring Cristian Chivu ‘is proving himself worthy’ whatever the Champions League play-off with Bodo/Glimt.
It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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There’s a mountain to climb if the Nerazzurri are to remain within the competitors after dropping the primary leg of this play-off 3-1 in Norway.
That defeat on the unreal pitch was doubly painful, as Lautaro Martinez additionally sustained a soleus harm and is anticipated to be out of motion for a month.
Marotta reassuring on Chivu future at Inter
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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“Something is feasible in sport. They’ve a giant benefit, however it isn’t insurmountable,”
“That is why I place confidence in our crew, their willpower, the assist of all these followers. We will need to have respect for our opponents, however by no means concern, and we have now the strongest motivation.”
There are fairly just a few particular visitors within the stands this night, together with ex-Inter hero Ronaldo, and Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola.
“With the ability to emulate Ronaldo even just a bit bit can be a dream for our younger gamers,” smiled the President.
Hakan Calhanoglu can be on the therapy desk, although Denzel Dumfries is again on the bench for the primary time since November 9 after ankle surgical procedure.
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Davide Frattesi has been chosen for the midfield as a substitute of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, partly for his historical past of scoring large Champions League targets to eradicate Bayern Munich and Barcelona final season.
BODO, NORWAY – FEBRUARY 18: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, gestures to his gamers throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between FK Bodo/Glimt and FC Internazionale Milano at Aspmyra Stadion on February 18, 2026 in Bodo, Norway. (Photograph by Martin Ole Wold/Getty Pictures)
Spanish media claimed yesterday that Inter have an settlement with Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone to take over from Cristian Chivu subsequent season.
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“It’s completely faux information, it’s not even value speaking about. We’re terribly pleased with Chivu,” shrugged Marotta.
“Luck is part of soccer, however the coach is proving himself worthy of the Inter job.”
LECCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Head coach of FC Internazionale Cristian Chivu celebrates after the Serie A match between US Lecce and Inter at Stadio Through del Mare on February 21, 2026 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Pictures)
Inter reached the Champions League Ultimate twice within the final three years, so how would going out earlier than the Spherical of 16 have an effect on the membership’s funds?
“In all honesty, it’s necessary, however not all that related. This can be a night time of sport, we wish to honour it in the very best manner. If we have been to overlook this goal, clearly we’d must make some changes, nevertheless it’s not an issue, actually.”