Inter Milan veteran Henrikh Mkhitaryan has praised head coach Cristian Chivu for his impression at Stadio San Siro.
Throughout his current interview by way of , the 37-year-old hailed Chivu’s early tenure on the membership.
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changed Inzaghi within the dugout final summer season after the latter determined to embrace the riches of Saudi Arabia.
Certainly, the 49-year-old joined Al-Hilal on the finish of final season, with Inter turning to Chivu to fill the void.
Regardless of his restricted expertise in senior administration, the 45-year-old has been spectacular in his first season at .
Moreover, he’s one step away from successful the title, with Inter already ten factors away from second-placed AC Milan.
In the meantime, has maintained his first-team standing underneath new administration, although this may very well be his final season at Inter.
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His contract runs out in June, with the Nerazzurri nonetheless undecided on whether or not to supply an extension or let the Armenian playmaker go away on a free switch.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Hails Cristian Chivu Impression at San Siro
GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter, reacts in the course of the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photograph by Simone Arveda/Getty Photos)
Firstly, Mkhitaryan addressed Inter’s disappointing Champions League elimination by the hands of Bodo/Glimt.
“We have been very annoyed, however after a number of hours we went again to coaching the subsequent day, considering that we had one other objective to attain,” he stated. “That offers you strength- to have one other goal forward. You possibly can by no means cease.
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“Once I was 26, I met Tuchel in Dortmund. At the moment, I used to be a bit tense due to the earlier season. I had a nasty season. He suggested me to learn a guide known as ‘My Life At all times on the Heart.’
“In a very powerful moments, whenever you’re tense, you may’t carry out at your greatest; at key moments, in case you’re extra relaxed, you may succeed. From that time, I modified my mentality.
“I’m extra relaxed in issues now, even after I face vital matches. It really works significantly better this fashion. After all, the strain will all the time be there, however when you step onto the pitch, it has to fade.
“Clearly, you may’t all the time have very skilled coaches. We’ve Chivu, and he gave us one thing that Inzaghi couldn’t. As you may see, we’re first within the league. It’s not over but, however you may see the nice work that’s been finished. I’m nonetheless fascinated about taking part in.”
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Inter Milan Star Mkhitaryan Reveals His Plans
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 14: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale in motion in the course of 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)
“I haven’t considered retiring. I’m 37 now, so it’s important to handle your physique better- you’re not 20 or 22 anymore – however I’m attempting to present my most to play so long as doable and don’t have any regrets afterward.
“Final yr, in two weeks, we may have received three trophies, however we missed all of the alternatives. Naturally, we wished to win at the least one. That’s soccer; nobody anticipated it.
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“We didn’t succeed, however after that disappointment, we discovered nice power to rise up the subsequent day and go to work. This yr, we began otherwise, understanding the brand new alternative and doing the whole lot to win one thing.
“We’re doing properly – 12 matches to go, the league isn’t over: we need to do the whole lot to win it. We hope we will. In soccer, something is feasible; it’s important to be able to decrease your head and push ahead.
Requested what he’ll do sooner or later, Mkhitaryan replied: “I’m attempting to take it day-to-day, to get pleasure from what I’m doing, to go to coaching with pleasure, to play matches with pleasure. I need to benefit from the whole lot.
“After soccer, I haven’t determined what I’ll do but. Perhaps for a yr I’ll attempt doing nothing and enjoyable, then I’ll take into consideration what comes subsequent – it additionally depends upon the presents I obtain.
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“As a coach, I don’t see myself there for now. You must spend a lot time on the coaching floor, put together classes, make gamers pleased, each those that play and those that don’t. For now, I don’t see myself as a coach, however by no means say by no means.”
“The switch generally was very tough. You don’t know what to anticipate when altering golf equipment, cities, or cultures. You, as a Milan fan, would possibly perceive: I may have gone from Arsenal to Milan – it’s even written within the guide.
“They’d considered signing a participant from Shakhtar however didn’t succeed, then they got here again to me, however I used to be already prepared to maneuver to Roma. The additional you go, the extra challenges you face, together with with your loved ones, and it’s not straightforward.