Cristian Chivu factors out Bodo/Glimt ‘had extra vitality’ than Inter, as they solely have the Champions League, however admits the Nerazzurri have been ‘not aggressive’ sufficient in Europe.
It was already a mountain to climb after the 3-1 first leg defeat in Norway, however there was no blaming the synthetic turf
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Common view outdoors the stadium previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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The absence of Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu was felt, as they have been toothless in assault regardless of dominating the sport and having a number of probabilities.
Manuel Akanji’s howler to reward Jens-Petter Hauge the opener right here was the turning level, as Bodo/Glimt then added a second by way of Hakon Evjen, with Alessandro Bastoni’s try from a nook too little, too late.
Chivu feels Inter stretched skinny
Cristian Chivu throughout his pre-match press convention on the eve of Inter vs. Bodo/Glimt (February 23, 2026).
“We tried every part we may from the beginning,”
“We have been up towards a really well-organised staff with a low defensive block, maintaining 10-11 gamers behind the ball. Most likely the actual fact we didn’t break the impasse gave them additional psychological consolation, realizing we wanted to attain two objectives simply to get it to additional time.”
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Bodo/Glimt have now registered 4 consecutive Champions League victories over Inter, Atletico Madrid and Manchester Metropolis.
It is usually notable their league is on a break, so since mid-September their solely matches have been on this competitors.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Jens Petter Hauge of Bodo/Glimt (obscured) celebrates scoring his staff’s first purpose with teammates through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“I’ve nothing to reproach my gamers for, as they tried every part they may with all of the vitality they’d, and within the second half Bodo had much more vitality than we did,” continued Chivu.
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“We gave all that we had, tried to interrupt the impasse in each approach, however then after the restart they scored two objectives.
“There may be lots of disappointment, as sadly we have been towards a facet that had much more vitality than us, they have been very well-organised, knew that they needed to do after the 3-1 first leg outcome and did it brilliantly.
“We will solely congratulate Bodo/Glimt, they’re a staff who should be within the subsequent spherical.”
Inter had reached the Champions League Closing twice in three years beneath Simone Inzaghi, however had not gone out of the match this early since Antonio Conte did not get out of the group stage in 2020-21.
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A minimum of they’d passage into the Europa League that point, however the brand new format means their continental adventures finish right here.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Federico Dimarco of FC Internazionale Milano passes the ball whereas beneath stress from Fredrik Sjovold of Bodo/Glimt through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“Our goal was to be aggressive, we all the time mentioned that, and we by no means supposed to suppose too far sooner or later for issues we’re unable to manage,” added the coach.
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“Sadly, we weren’t capable of be aggressive within the Champions League. We had began nicely and gained 4 video games in a row, then sadly we dropped a couple of factors regardless of good performances.
“It’s a excessive stage right here, in the event you don’t handle to transform your probabilities and make the proper selections, you may be punished on the first mistake.”
The principle downside put to Chivu in the present day was the sluggish tempo, so Fabio Capello within the Sky Sport Italia studio requested if he had thought of shifting Nicolò Barella right into a deeper position in comparison with Piotr Zielinski.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Referee Alejandro Hernandez and Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano work together after a penalty enchantment for hand ball for FC Internazionale Milano through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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“We tried to power our approach by way of the midfielders and strikers behind their defensive traces, I had requested them to maneuver the ball round faster, extra cross-field passes to destabilise the dense and well-organised 4-4-2,” replied Chivu.
“The few occasions we acquired into the field, there have been vital conditions, however we didn’t discover the proper cross or handle to shrug off the markers. There have been many nook kicks, however with extra effectivity we may’ve scored there.
“We’ve sure strengths and weaknesses, it’s a pity we didn’t rating earlier, as that will’ve put much more stress on.”
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale Milano heads the ball through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FK Bodo/Glimt at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Inter are nonetheless 10 factors clear on the prime of the Serie A desk, and can face Como within the Coppa Italia semi-final, nevertheless it felt like this season they have been extra targeted on these targets than the Champions League.
“It’s onerous to seek out the vitality if you play each three days. I can’t ask for extra from my lads, as they tried every part this night. If we’d managed to interrupt the impasse, it would’ve sparked extra enthusiasm, nevertheless it was so troublesome once they defended with 10 males,” insisted Chivu.
“There may be nice disappointment, as we needed to a minimum of be aggressive in Europe, however we have been towards a staff that performed 4 video games within the final three months, all of them within the Champions League.
“We flip the web page, we go ahead, that is the Champions League, now we have to provide credit score to our opponents and what they achieved.”